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DF02 PUE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

126,080 mi
Last recorded126,080 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 PUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2024 126,080 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 125,548 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,850 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Both outer sill have had extensive welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 122,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 122,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

Fail 28 Mar 2019 119,166 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (front to centre) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (front to centre) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,906 miles

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

both front sills corroded just outside prescribed area

o/s/f tyre edge wearing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front sills corroded just outside prescribed area

n/s sill starting to corrode (centre )

Fail 22 Aug 2017 113,982 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front sills corroded just outside prescribed area

n/s sill starting to corrode (centre )

Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,554 miles

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

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

n/s front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Aug 2015 104,793 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

n/s/r tyre nail in tread and on 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 2mm

service light is on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 26 Aug 2014 99,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2013 93,170 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 93,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,189 miles

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

Fail 28 Aug 2012 86,188 miles

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

n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,311 miles

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

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar droplink

Slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar droplink

Fail 21 Jul 2011 78,311 miles

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

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

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar droplink

Slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar droplink

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,244 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

no spare wheel on car

Pass 12 Jul 2008 50,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 50,718 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 40,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 19,978 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 PUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 PUE, 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 PUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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