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AY52 YKO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,834 mi
Last recorded165,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 165,834 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link-rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 156,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside an offside rear shock absorbers weak in operation

Pass 19 Jun 2014 145,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside door mirror held on with gaffer tape but is secure at the time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2014 145,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside door mirror held on with gaffer tape but is secure at the time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 135,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre illegal therefore it cannot be used untill a legal tyre is fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,785 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing (may fail next year)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 119,785 miles

Clutch pedal rubber is missing (may fail next year)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,371 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 94,245 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 85,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,752 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 66,524 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 54,569 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 YKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YKO, 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 YKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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