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DE02 YHZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,978 mi
Last recorded123,978 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 123,978 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 25 May 2016 123,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 18 May 2015 116,709 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 116,698 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 109,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Fail 20 May 2014 109,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Pass 28 May 2013 101,623 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 101,395 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 91,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 May 2012 91,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2011 83,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2010 76,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,032 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 60,619 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 53,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE CRACKED

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED

Pass 2 Jun 2006 46,966 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 YHZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YHZ, 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 YHZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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