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CA02 DNO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 DNO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Damage noted to O/S/R outer sill.

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade U/S.

ront brake pads low.

Fail 7 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade U/S.

ront brake pads low.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Damage noted to O/S/R outer sill.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 112,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

drivers door strap weak

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 112,114 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

drivers door strap weak

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,549 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2011 89,287 miles

both rea rmost bush cracking

n/s/f steering end slight play

o/s sill damaged

tested in wet

wipers hit bonnet

Fail 13 Dec 2011 89,287 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rea rmost bush cracking

n/s/f steering end slight play

o/s sill damaged

tested in wet

wipers hit bonnet

Fail 9 Dec 2010 81,429 miles

*** SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SIEZED ***

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,429 miles

*** SPARE WHEEL CARRIER SIEZED ***

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,661 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 68,661 miles

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

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,027 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 62,027 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 53,777 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 53,757 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,801 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CA02 DNO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 CA02 DNO, 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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CA02 DNO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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