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DE02 YHJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,435 mi
Last recorded120,435 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 120,435 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 120,266 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,703 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 108,057 miles

corrosion to inner rear sills.

corrosion to suspension coil springs,brake pipes and exhaust.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 107,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,950 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,408 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,054 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 91,054 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,726 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,958 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,957 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,633 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 54,883 miles

rear tyres wearing very slightly on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,871 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 37,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,434 miles

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.

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 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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