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DF51 NPE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,361 mi
Last recorded124,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 NPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 124,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 116,491 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,349 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,823 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 103,405 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 103,400 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 95,043 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 95,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,190 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,190 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level not showing on dip stick. near side front door difficult to shut.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 75,957 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 75,957 miles

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

rear exhaust box and 1 rubber mtg in poor condition. eng oil was very low--2 litres added.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,728 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 66,668 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,030 miles

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

engine oil low

exhurst centre box has small split

Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine oil low

exhurst centre box has small split

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,536 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 46,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 36,684 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,390 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 29,390 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NPE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE registered?

DF51 NPE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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