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DE02 YJW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,599 mi
Last recorded113,599 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 113,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp on silencer corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2023 113,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp on silencer corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2022 113,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 113,567 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 113,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 113,530 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,168 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,373 miles

Spare tyre defective flat and worn on edge. 185/65x15 ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 109,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective flat and worn on edge. 185/65x15 ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 106,709 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 106,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,043 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,407 miles

tyres rear outer walls cracked .

Fail 29 Oct 2014 100,404 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyres rear outer walls cracked .

Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,055 miles

all tyres deterioated surface cracking on outside walls

Fail 4 Nov 2013 100,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres deterioated surface cracking on outside walls

Pass 24 Oct 2012 99,146 miles

brake ddiscs front inner sections brake pads not fully catching the brake discs.

front brake pads seem to be getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2011 96,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 85,480 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 85,480 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,712 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 77,667 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 68,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 59,187 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 YJW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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