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DE02 XRU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,566 mi
Last recorded118,566 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 XRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,630 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 111,648 miles

rear exhaust box broken

Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,229 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 110,229 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,664 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012
Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 97,738 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,092 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,767 miles

centre exhaust silencer is split / holed - temp repair

exhaust corroded

front brake pad linings look low

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes are splitting

offside and nearside rear indicators are pale

partial inspection only on offside and nearside rear seat belts. child seats fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2009 84,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust silencer is split / holed - temp repair

exhaust corroded

front brake pad linings look low

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes are splitting

offside and nearside rear indicators are pale

partial inspection only on offside and nearside rear seat belts. child seats fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,116 miles

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

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

leak from power steering hose to rack

nearside front wishbone rear bush is splitting

offside and nearside front tyre edges worn low

offside and nearside rear brakes are grabbing and are noisey

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,213 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

full set belt check not carried out on nearside rear, child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre tread is worn on the outside edge

offside and nearside front brake discs are getting thin

offside front tyre tread is worn on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2005 48,505 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 XRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

DE02 XRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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