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DA51 RLU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,152 mi
Last recorded97,152 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 RLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 97,152 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 96,790 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 83,535 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 83,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 82,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,949 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 77,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 75,477 miles

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

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 30 May 2017 73,737 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,452 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,617 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,013 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,466 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,563 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 41,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 31,266 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,371 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 27,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 24,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,313 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 RLU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLU, 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 DA51 RLU registered?

DA51 RLU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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The MOT history for DA51 RLU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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