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CA02 DPY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,403 mi
Last recorded127,403 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 DPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 127,403 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 127,403 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill has holes (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill has holes (6.1.C.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 126,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 116,410 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 116,323 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,764 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,408 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 97,202 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

grease from o/s/f cv fouling brake disc and abs sensor ect.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,417 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 78,282 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 69,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

front brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 69,927 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,937 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 52,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine cover not secured ,bolt caps missing.

Fail 31 May 2008 52,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

engine cover not secured ,bolt caps missing.

Pass 2 Jun 2007 43,837 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,818 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,866 miles

Centre 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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CA02 DPY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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