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DF02 JVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,076 mi
Last recorded140,076 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 JVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 140,076 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Bumper excessively damaged but no sharp edges

Front Registration plate cracked but easily readable

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill soft to push (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Number plate light lens missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 140,060 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front Bumper excessively damaged but no sharp edges

Front Registration plate cracked but easily readable

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill soft to push (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Number plate light lens missing

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 139,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine has serious oil leak

n/s/f rack end has excessive movement

warning light indicates afault

Pass 25 Apr 2016 127,471 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2015 118,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Mar 2014 110,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight score marks on front windscreen

Fail 3 Apr 2013 106,630 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight score marks on front windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2012 103,428 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 103,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 99,420 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 99,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 95,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2010 95,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2009 84,755 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,262 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 79,189 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 79,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,439 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,019 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 41,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 JVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JVM, 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 JVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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