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DE02 WVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,261 mi
Last recorded84,261 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 WVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,261 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 84,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheild adrift

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 23 Jul 2012 77,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heat sheild adrift

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,099 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jul 2011 67,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 57,123 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 50,460 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008

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

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

offside mirror insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,561 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 37,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,272 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 WVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WVU, 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 WVU registered?

DE02 WVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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