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DF51 LWC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,208 mi
Last recorded142,208 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 142,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

drivers door difficult to open from the outside.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

nearside rear unevenly worn tyre wear low.

slight grease loss from offside front outer drive-shaft boot.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 121,840 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 110,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,772 miles

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 29 Jun 2010 91,091 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,899 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 45,508 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 45,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,811 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 25,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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DF51 LWC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

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

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