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DE02 JYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,931 mi
Last recorded210,931 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 JYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 210,931 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 203,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 203,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 189,068 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 189,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 179,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 179,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 173,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 166,102 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 166,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 155,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 28 Sep 2009 155,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 147,351 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 147,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 134,430 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 123,530 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 JYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 JYZ, 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 JYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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