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DA02 FOD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,447 mi
Last recorded96,447 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 FOD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 96,447 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 96,447 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 89,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cat exhaust bracket is corroded

n/s/f c.v gaiter is slightly insecure but still prevents dirt

n/s/f tyre is worn on edges 185/65r15

Fail 28 Mar 2016 89,141 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (cracked where pipe meets box) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cat exhaust bracket is corroded

n/s/f c.v gaiter is slightly insecure but still prevents dirt

n/s/f tyre is worn on edges 185/65r15

Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,520 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,520 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,999 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Apr 2014 75,999 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,444 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,780 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,915 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,915 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,312 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,866 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 31,866 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FOD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

DA02 FOD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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