MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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)
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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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DE02 LYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.
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