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AY52 OBW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,552 mi
Last recorded120,552 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OBW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,552 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 120,552 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 106,543 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 106,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,232 miles

Limited check to both n/s and o/s rear seat belts as child seats fitted

pipe on power steering pump rubbing and chaffing

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 15 Sep 2012 96,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Limited check to both n/s and o/s rear seat belts as child seats fitted

pipe on power steering pump rubbing and chaffing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 12 Sep 2011 87,632 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,197 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,646 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,039 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,252 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 33,766 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 OBW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBW, 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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What year was AY52 OBW registered?

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

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