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DE02 YKP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,280 mi
Last recorded171,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 YKP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 171,280 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all rear suspension rubbers bushes worn cracked

drivers and pass windows stuck down

near side rear len cracked

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 163,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 162,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 151,911 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 140,560 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 140,310 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 127,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside no plate lamp cover missing

Fail 31 Jul 2010 127,391 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside no plate lamp cover missing

Pass 3 Aug 2009 113,647 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,484 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 96,484 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 78,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,869 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 YKP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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