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DF51 NVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,667 mi
Last recorded144,667 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 144,667 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 144,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 138,287 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 124,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 124,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,635 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Mar 2013 97,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,948 miles

offside rear tyre is perrished and cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2012 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre is perrished and cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,214 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,504 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,737 miles

cooling fan not working engine over heating

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,993 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 49,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,118 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 NVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NVE, 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 NVE registered?

DF51 NVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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