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DE02 AKU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,677 mi
Last recorded133,677 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,677 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 121,145 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,542 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,185 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 113,177 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,460 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,341 miles

n/s mirror missing

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,858 miles

n/s mirror missing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,739 miles

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

Rear tyres perished and close to the legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,155 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,355 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 69,741 miles

both wiper blades poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,741 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,202 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pas steerin g slight noise

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pas steerin g slight noise

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,258 miles

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

all tyre walls perished

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,014 miles

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

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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DE02 AKU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE02 AKU, 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 DE02 AKU registered?

DE02 AKU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is DE02 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 AKU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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