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DE02 VMF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,975 mi
Last recorded150,975 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 VMF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 150,975 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both delaminated starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both handbrake cables statring to fray

handbrake performance just met 19%

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 148,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened at calipers both sides (3.5.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 148,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened at calipers both sides (3.5.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 146,506 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 146,506 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded accross rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 142,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 142,694 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,423 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2012 70,536 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front top mount incorrectly positioned

Pass 8 Oct 2010 40,875 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,938 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,543 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,040 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 VMF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

DE02 VMF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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