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DF51 LHZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

129,486 mi
Last recorded129,486 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 129,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill hold and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,394 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen

both front wipers slightly streaky

both outer sills have previously been welded

both rear tyres have cracking within the tyre treads - 185/65/15

Fail 22 Feb 2018 127,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn very low on inner shoulder - 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen

both front wipers slightly streaky

both outer sills have previously been welded

both rear tyres have cracking within the tyre treads - 185/65/15

Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and offside front tyres getting low on inner edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,608 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside and Offside front tyres getting low on inner edges

Nearside and Offside rear Tyres cracking in tread

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,465 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 118,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 109,996 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 101,855 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Mar 2013 101,851 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,191 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2012 94,145 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,620 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 86,543 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

185 65 15H

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Mar 2009 69,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

front brakes worn low

Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,487 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

front brakes worn low

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 60,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,807 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 51,704 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,918 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 42,421 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 42,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Wiper Blade Torn

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 LHZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DF51 LHZ, 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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DF51 LHZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 February 2002.

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