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DA51 DFC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

189,464 mi
Last recorded189,464 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 189,464 miles

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

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

Fail 28 May 2013 189,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

Pass 15 May 2012 184,895 miles

front discs worn very thin

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear wiper blade split

unable to see front pads

Fail 10 May 2012 184,856 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

unable to see front pads

front discs worn very thin

o/s/f seatbelt frayed

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 May 2011 180,633 miles

front discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 180,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 176,690 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 176,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 173,721 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly tracked out on outer tread surface

spare tyre under vechile punctured

wheel trims fitted on all 4 road wheels

Fail 1 Jul 2009 173,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly tracked out on outer tread surface

spare tyre under vechile punctured

wheel trims fitted on all 4 road wheels

Pass 13 Jan 2006 127,640 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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DA51 DFC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA51 DFC, 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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DA51 DFC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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