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DE02 VKN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

156,400 mi
Last recorded156,400 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VKN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 156,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 156,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 153,511 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 153,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 149,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 149,288 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 145,665 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 145,665 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,541 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 143,541 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,953 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 133,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,520 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 120,619 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 120,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,232 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front discs worn need checking

Pass 24 Feb 2011 83,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,562 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 74,562 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,077 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 55,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,176 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 45,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 28,702 miles

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)

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 VKN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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