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AY52 URJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,652 mi
Last recorded164,652 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 164,652 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 164,282 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 159,211 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 158,842 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 152,031 miles

N/s/f and n/s/r tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2014 148,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 144,364 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 144,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 133,822 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 133,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,519 miles

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

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

front brake discs deteriating

Fail 10 Oct 2011 122,519 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake discs deteriating

Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,922 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 109,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,261 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 79,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 28,165 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 URJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URJ, 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 URJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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