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DF02 CXG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,773 mi
Last recorded124,773 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 CXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 124,773 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,089 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 112,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box bracket broken off of exhaust (7.1.1)

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

Both front coil springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 101,310 miles

Offside rear lamp not fully secure

Fail 15 Sep 2016 101,310 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear lamp not fully secure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 91,503 miles

Childs' seats fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 91,227 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Childs' seats fitted

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

os rear tyre start to perish

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,468 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,829 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,434 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,119 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 68,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 68,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

clutch pedle rubber missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,037 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,971 miles

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

cooling fan inoperative

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,176 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 CXG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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