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AY52 YJW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,264 mi
Last recorded141,264 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 141,264 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 141,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 128,709 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on the inside edge

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r light cluster cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2017 128,709 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres bald on the inside edge

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/r light cluster cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2016 120,948 miles

Offside Front top mount rough when turning

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link seized

Fail 14 Apr 2016 120,948 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front top mount rough when turning

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link seized

Pass 15 Apr 2015 114,894 miles

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

spare wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,579 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 95,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 Apr 2013 99,505 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 89,701 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 89,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,118 miles

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

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

n/s rear light lens cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2011 78,118 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s rear light lens cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,092 miles

rear number plate backing stained/deteriorated-but legible

Fail 7 Oct 2009 68,927 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,927 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,464 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 45,799 miles

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

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 YJW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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