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AY52 OAW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,484 mi
Last recorded135,484 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OAW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 135,484 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near jacking point area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,269 miles

185 65 15 88H

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL have been protected (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

185 65 15 88H

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL have been protected (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 113,275 miles

Brake pipes have been protected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 107,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 107,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s wing (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,115 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,010 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,168 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slightly damaged o/s/rear outer sill [incorrect jacking]

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,095 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.Slight leak from rear joint.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 60,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres getting low.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.Slight leak from rear joint.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight power steering leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished..

Fail 16 Feb 2008 40,110 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished..

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,768 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight inbalance on rear foot and hand brake.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,718 miles

both front tyres worn slightly more on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,936 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AY52 OAW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY52 OAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY52 OAW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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