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DE02 LYU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,934 mi
Last recorded150,934 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 150,934 miles

o/sf door mirror repaired with tape exhaust h/shield loose o/s tre boot split but not excessive engine has a oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 144,362 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

heat shield above front exhaust section insecure

offside door mirror supported with tape

Fail 8 Feb 2013 144,362 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

heat shield above front exhaust section insecure

offside door mirror supported with tape

Pass 16 Feb 2012 136,393 miles

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

coolant level low

heat shield above front exhaust pipe insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2011 128,173 miles

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

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

heat shield above centre exhaust section insecure

nearside outer cill damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2010 120,156 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 120,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 103,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,492 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 93,491 miles

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

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

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 LYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE02 LYU registered?

DE02 LYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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