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AY52 OBJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 10 Sep 2015

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 15 Sep 2014 142,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 142,464 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 127,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2013 127,075 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 112,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre scrubbed

Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 102,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 93,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,781 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 76,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 67,024 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 66,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,196 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 OBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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