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DE02 LYW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

129,101 mi
Last recorded129,101 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 129,101 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 129,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 126,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,218 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 112,557 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 105,284 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 105,284 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight dragging osf brake

Fail 12 Oct 2013 99,766 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 99,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 95,573 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,572 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust heat shield in secure

Fail 7 Oct 2011 92,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust heat shield in secure

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,206 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 89,206 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 79,492 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 79,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,580 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 68,580 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 57,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,191 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 43,191 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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

no bearing test off side front brake binding

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 LYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

DE02 LYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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