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DF02 CXB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,616 mi
Last recorded124,616 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 CXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 124,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 124,379 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust leak

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2019 118,852 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,852 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 113,283 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 113,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component insecurely attached cv boot (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,557 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 108,478 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both offside (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 95,061 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,539 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 88,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 79,657 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 74,281 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 69,554 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,584 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,584 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 59,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 52,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 48,282 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,466 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 CXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF02 CXB, 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 DF02 CXB registered?

DF02 CXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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