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DE02 AOL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,022 mi
Last recorded103,022 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 AOL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

spare wheel missing

underside corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing

underside corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

advise cracking rear tyres

advise eml light on

advise n/s repeater lens missing

advise no spare wheel

advise o/s mirror casing missing

advise rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2018 97,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

advise cracking rear tyres

advise eml light on

advise n/s repeater lens missing

advise no spare wheel

advise o/s mirror casing missing

advise rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise o/s mirror casing damaged

advise o/s/f tyre cracking

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2017 90,680 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

advise fan belt worn

advise o/s mirror casing damaged

advise o/s/f tyre cracking

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

advise power steering leak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 84,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,687 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,049 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,469 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 56,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,849 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,907 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 51,703 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,323 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,992 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,122 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 34,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

ofside rear tyre worn low inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,087 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f + o/s/r tyre walls in poor condition

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 AOL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE02 AOL, 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 AOL registered?

DE02 AOL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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