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DA02 UPC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,575 mi
Last recorded118,575 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 UPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 118,575 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothe sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 118,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothe sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 117,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,906 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 105,906 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 105,618 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,134 miles

Both front outer sills soft within a prescribed area

Both front tyres wearing on inners edges 185/65/15

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r outer sill damaged

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,134 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Both front outer sills soft within a prescribed area

Both front tyres wearing on inners edges 185/65/15

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r outer sill damaged

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,535 miles

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

both front outer sills weak

n/s/r outer sill damaged

screen scratched

Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,535 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both front outer sills weak

n/s/r outer sill damaged

screen scratched

Pass 17 Apr 2013 84,448 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 84,389 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 May 2012 78,461 miles

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

no park brake light

Fail 9 May 2012 28,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

no park brake light

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,116 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2010 60,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 51,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 47,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,658 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 UPC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UPC, 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 UPC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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