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DE02 HLO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

87,649 mi
Last recorded87,649 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 HLO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 May 2017 87,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

heat sheald loose near cat

Pass 10 May 2016 83,882 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch both sides (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 10 May 2016 83,882 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 15 May 2015 79,537 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven tyre wear o/s/f + both rears / cracks in tread

Fail 14 May 2015 79,537 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

uneven tyre wear o/s/f + both rears / cracks in tread

Pass 23 May 2014 74,177 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers window inop

passenger front door major body damage

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

steering heavy

Fail 14 May 2014 74,177 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers window inop

passenger front door major body damage

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 May 2013 71,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,241 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

coolant level low

Fail 3 Apr 2013 71,216 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

coolant level low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,500 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 63,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

off side front washer jet poor

Fail 25 Mar 2010 58,719 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear lamps locating pins broken

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,719 miles

both rear lamps locating pins broken

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 54,776 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,137 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,920 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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DE02 HLO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 HLO, 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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DE02 HLO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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