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DA51 PZB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,114 mi
Last recorded123,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 PZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2016 123,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and bulged and wrong size (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016

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

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

Brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

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

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

Offside Front Top strut bearing seized

Pass 15 Oct 2013 112,077 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 84,895 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

boot floor and rear crossmember has damage

front brake discs pitted and rusty

rear tailgate lock missing, tailgate not secure

Fail 3 Nov 2010 75,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

boot floor and rear crossmember has damage

front brake discs pitted and rusty

rear tailgate lock missing, tailgate not secure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 73,355 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 73,353 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

centre box on exhaust has been repaired slight blow

Pass 1 Feb 2007 68,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 50,862 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 PZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DA51 PZB, 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 PZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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