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DA02 XVB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,271 mi
Last recorded125,271 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 XVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 125,271 miles

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

Nearside Front knock when driving but coudlnt find on test. advise further investigation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bit of play in steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2020 125,271 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hbig hole in center pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front knock when driving but coudlnt find on test. advise further investigation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bit of play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 122,575 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,904 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Gear Selector Faulty

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Rocker Cover Gasket ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 117,895 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Gear Selector Faulty

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak Rocker Cover Gasket ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 114,429 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 114,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 110,074 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine management light on

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Mar 2016 110,074 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine management light on

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eng mil lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Mar 2015 105,791 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eng mil lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,868 miles

advise engine man light on

drivers mirror secured with tape

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine man light on

advise wiper blade condition

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine man light on

advise wiper blade condition

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,914 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 83,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,252 miles

Engine management warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,512 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,426 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,637 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 29,769 miles

nail in tyre

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 XVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

DA02 XVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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