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AE02 DHO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,209 mi
Last recorded117,209 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,209 miles

BOTH FRONTS OF OUTER SILL PANELS CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

BOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON WALLS OF TYRES

Pass 26 Mar 2015 111,620 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

PASSENGERS AIR BAG BEEN TURNED OFF

Fail 26 Mar 2015 111,620 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

PASSENGERS AIR BAG BEEN TURNED OFF

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,313 miles

nearside front outter sill weakened by corrision

offside front outter sill weakened by corrision

Fail 28 Mar 2014 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front outter sill weakened by corrision

offside front outter sill weakened by corrision

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,508 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 92,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 80,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,542 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 73,542 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 54,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE02 DHO, 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 AE02 DHO registered?

AE02 DHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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