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DA02 AUJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,943 mi
Last recorded113,943 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near support bracket and rear box flange very rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed section (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by abs plug (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear box support mount splitting

spare tyre poss punctured

Fail 13 Mar 2018 113,943 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near support bracket and rear box flange very rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed section (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by abs plug (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear box support mount splitting

spare tyre poss punctured

Pass 18 Mar 2017 111,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed some fraying near buckle (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak general leak on offside ()

brake pipes underside rear of vehicle showing corrosion

rear exhaust box front clamp and sleeve showing signs of corrosion and minor leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 111,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed some fraying near buckle (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak general leak on offside ()

brake pipes underside rear of vehicle showing corrosion

rear exhaust box front clamp and sleeve showing signs of corrosion and minor leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,171 miles

childseat in rear seat

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

front tyres close to limit/low edges

offside rear inner arch plastic cover evidence tyre rubbing

offside rear sill slight distorted

rear tyres uneven wear

slight corrosion rear outer sills

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Fail 7 Mar 2016 109,171 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES/outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

childseat in rear seat

front to rear brake pipes slight corroded

front tyres close to limit/low edges

offside rear inner arch plastic cover evidence tyre rubbing

offside rear sill slight distorted

rear tyres uneven wear

slight corrosion rear outer sills

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm rear bushes splitting/perished

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,691 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers door hinge worn

exhaust centre section in poor condition

front coil springs rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 20 Mar 2014 103,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers door hinge worn

exhaust centre section in poor condition

front coil springs rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,417 miles

drivers seatbelt webbing starting to fluff and fray.

o/s/rear light cluster loose(not insecure)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,743 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,552 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,374 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,328 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 76,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,419 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,924 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,986 miles

both rear indicators fading

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low < advise replacement >

front discs corroded and worn

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 AUJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA02 AUJ, 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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DA02 AUJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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