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DE51 YTX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,541 mi
Last recorded190,541 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 YTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 190,541 miles

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Offside Outer sill covered in under floor wax

Rear wiper arm deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2016 190,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2015 303,967 miles

Bad oil leak from gear box

Fail 3 Dec 2015 303,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bad oil leak from gear box

Pass 31 Jan 2012 164,557 miles

condition of front pads and discs

tread depth o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Jan 2012 164,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

condition of front pads and discs

tread depth o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 152,342 miles

unable to see condition of rear brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2010 137,788 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 137,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 120,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 104,309 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,093 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tread on o/s/f tyre on limit markers

Pass 21 Feb 2006 69,362 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 69,362 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,588 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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DE51 YTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE51 YTX, 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 DE51 YTX registered?

DE51 YTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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