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AY52 YKZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,080 mi
Last recorded139,080 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 139,015 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 132,111 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 132,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,672 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Front both front tyres damaged on outer walls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

both sills damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2016 125,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Front both front tyres damaged on outer walls

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit severly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

both sills damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,474 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls perished.

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

Windscreen chipped not in the drivers view of the road.

Fail 4 Mar 2014 103,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyre outer walls perished.

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

Windscreen chipped not in the drivers view of the road.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,718 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 94,718 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,445 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside door mirror unsecured

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,928 miles

offside door mirror broken

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,981 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 76,981 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,214 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,787 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,787 miles

Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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 YKZ 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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

AY52 YKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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