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AX02 DMV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,107 mi
Last recorded137,107 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,107 miles

Dip stick broken (unable to confirm correct oil level)

Nearside Outer Sill panel has been repaired

Fail 27 Nov 2020 137,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (holed) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Dip stick broken (unable to confirm correct oil level)

Nearside Outer Sill panel has been repaired

Pass 5 Jun 2019 124,008 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 124,008 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 114,004 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,235 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 108,233 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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 20 Jul 2016 104,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 97,491 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 90,325 miles

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

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

front no plate cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2014 90,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front no plate cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

washers poor on screen

Fail 20 Jul 2013 84,165 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

washers poor on screen

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,318 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,791 miles

Please note that front tyres are wearing on edges and are close to limit - advise replace asap.

Pass 16 Oct 2010 66,857 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,236 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,305 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR OF O/S OUTER SILL

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 18 Sep 2007 45,026 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

DAMAGE TO REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,387 miles

DAMAGE TO REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Fail 2 Sep 2006 39,370 miles

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

DAMAGE TO REAR OF BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 15 Jul 2005 30,648 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES †NAIL IN O/S/F TYRE

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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AX02 DMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AX02 DMV, 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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AX02 DMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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