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DF51 NNZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 NNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,615 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,374 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2012 108,374 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked but not showing cords at time of test

Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,760 miles

handbrake cable has slight bit of slack, but handbrake locks as should do.

n/s/f tyre on 3.5mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall, no cords showing at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2012 103,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake cable has slight bit of slack, but handbrake locks as should do.

n/s/f tyre on 3.5mm on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall, no cords showing at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2011 100,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 100,102 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front service brake discs corroded on inner faces.

rear service brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,268 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 93,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel is high

rear number plate deterieated

Fail 9 Feb 2009 82,927 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel is high

rear number plate deterieated

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,245 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 34,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NNZ, 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 NNZ registered?

DF51 NNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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