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AU02 DKV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,617 mi
Last recorded134,617 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 DKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 134,617 miles

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Fail 2 Mar 2017 134,614 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 117,662 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 93,406 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracked

offside front tyre deteriorated/worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 85,124 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 85,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 May 2012 73,421 miles

Front exhaust corroded around joints and small pin holes

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner tread

Fail 30 May 2012 73,421 miles

Front exhaust corroded around joints and small pin holes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly on inner tread

Pass 23 May 2011 60,383 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 26 May 2010 48,085 miles

Off side front and rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 21 May 2009 34,259 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 34,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,399 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,634 miles

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint

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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AU02 DKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU02 DKV, 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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AU02 DKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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