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AE02 DGF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,363 mi
Last recorded117,363 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,363 miles

advise rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

advise rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise has serious engine oil leak

advise rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,963 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 110,963 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM.

Spare wheel tyre flat.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,369 miles

Flexible section of exhaust front pipe deteriorating.

Near side rear suspension bump stop deteriorating.

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

Off side door mirror cover missing.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,369 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Flexible section of exhaust front pipe deteriorating.

Near side rear suspension bump stop deteriorating.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Off side door mirror cover missing.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 93,463 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,491 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,052 miles

Brake discs worn.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 77,052 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 70,376 miles

Centre blub of high level brake light not working (remaining 4 lighting)

Centre exhaust section cracked and leaking slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2010 70,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Centre blub of high level brake light not working (remaining 4 lighting)

Centre exhaust section cracked and leaking slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2009 63,133 miles

high level stop light centre light not working

near side rear and off side rear indicators/hazard lights slightly discoloured

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,555 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 55,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 39,399 miles

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

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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AE02 DGF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AE02 DGF, 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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AE02 DGF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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