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DA51 DFF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,932 mi
Last recorded77,932 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 77,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,018 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,369 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 73,369 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 69,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished outer sidewalls 185/65 15

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,669 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn low

wing mirror insecure n/s

wipers smear

Pass 12 Aug 2013 59,746 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,746 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f indicator faded

child seats fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,099 miles

Airbag light on

Nsf tyre low on outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 54,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Airbag light on

Nsf tyre low on outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wiper split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,609 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Aug 2010 52,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box rattles

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 49,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,713 miles

slight exhaust leak

wipers in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,120 miles

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

Front brake pads and discs in poor condition

N/S/R tyre getting low

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/R tyre perished

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 27,924 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 27,924 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 18,277 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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 DFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA51 DFF, 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 DFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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