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DE02 YGX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,226 mi
Last recorded207,226 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 207,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

air bag warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 207,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel arch fouling brake pipe

Nearside Front wheel arch guard insecure

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

air bag warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2015 196,561 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 188,943 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 188,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 179,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 170,837 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 170,837 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 147,691 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s f bottom ball joint cover split

Pass 12 Apr 2010 118,564 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 118,421 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 112,176 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 112,176 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 100,393 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 100,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 79,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,394 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 YGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YGX, 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 YGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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