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DA02 AYX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,705 mi
Last recorded112,705 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 AYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 112,705 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edges , ok at present.

bonnet and bumper are accident damaged , bonnet still latches down ok , off side headlight aim a bit low but within tolerance on light meter.

Pass 2 Oct 2024 110,179 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,617 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 106,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,380 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded/holed not within prescribed area

Offside Front sill corroding not yet holed

o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,311 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front sill corroded/holed not within prescribed area

Offside Front sill corroding not yet holed

o/s/r and n/s/r sill backings corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

corrosion forming n/s/f and o/s/f sills

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,441 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 95,111 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 92,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,991 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,960 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 79,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,128 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2012 64,256 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,888 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,888 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,414 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,626 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,317 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 AYX 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 80%.

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 AYX, 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 AYX registered?

DA02 AYX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is DA02 AYX safe to buy?

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