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AY52 YJX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,321 mi
Last recorded156,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 156,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 139,082 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 139,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 133,032 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 133,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,517 miles

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

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

clutch peddal rubber missing

o/s/f top suspension mounting pin losse

Fail 24 Apr 2017 125,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure light unit inscure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

clutch peddal rubber missing

o/s/f top suspension mounting pin losse

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,695 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 115,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front - rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2015 105,095 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 105,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,780 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,916 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 74,719 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,719 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,549 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 43,940 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 43,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,312 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 34,312 miles

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

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

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 YJX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

AY52 YJX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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