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DF51 GLV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,932 mi
Last recorded154,932 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 GLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 154,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 154,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 151,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 144,143 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,114 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,025 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,364 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake requires attention effort just met

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,686 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,173 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,432 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,083 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 104,083 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,409 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,080 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,576 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,437 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,186 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 68,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,395 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,085 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully checked.due to baby seat

Pass 14 Mar 2005 9,525 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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DF51 GLV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF51 GLV, 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 DF51 GLV registered?

DF51 GLV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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The MOT history for DF51 GLV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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