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DE02 YRX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 114,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,178 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 100,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 91,607 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer shroud rubbed through

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Aug 2015 82,922 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer shroud rubbed through

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2014 72,783 miles

Front brake discs lipped

N/S and O/S front outer sill corroded through to hole not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2014 72,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake discs lipped

N/S and O/S front outer sill corroded through to hole not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2013 61,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 61,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,187 miles

Front brake discs are worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 53,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,292 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 47,292 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside reat tyres worn on outer edges 185/65/15 t

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,181 miles

Spare tyre defective

all four tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,907 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,715 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,402 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 YRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRX, 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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What year was DE02 YRX registered?

DE02 YRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for DE02 YRX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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