MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,435 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear TORSION BAR WEAKENING CAUSING REAR WHEELS TO SPLAY
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BIG END TIE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOLIPOP BUSH AND BBJ EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TRE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear TORSION BAR WEAKENING CAUSING REAR WHEELS TO SPLAY
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS CLOSE TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NOISY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to inner rear sills.
corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pipes and exhaust.
Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both rear shocker casings are corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
nearside front anti roll bar link pin
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front anti roll bar link pin
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres wearing very slightly on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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.
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DE02 YHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2002.
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