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DA02 ATU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,514 mi
Last recorded130,514 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 130,512 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,033 miles

Nearside front wheel has slight play

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey when spun

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 112,948 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 112,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,038 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,488 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)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 74,728 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 57,910 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,383 miles

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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DA02 ATU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA02 ATU, 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 DA02 ATU registered?

DA02 ATU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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