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DF02 CWY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,645 mi
Last recorded114,645 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 CWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 114,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,406 miles

dip stick broken

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

oil filler cap missing

Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

dip stick broken

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

oil filler cap missing

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,885 miles

child seat fitted in rear, unable to check seatbelt

unable to check oil level

Fail 17 Mar 2016 103,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted in rear, unable to check seatbelt

unable to check oil level

Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,974 miles

all tyres close to limit/

Fail 2 Jan 2015 98,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres close to limit/

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine top cover mounts broken

Fail 30 Dec 2013 92,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine top cover mounts broken

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 80,258 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 72,031 miles

Slight exhaust leak from rear silencer.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,764 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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DF02 CWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF02 CWY, 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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DF02 CWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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