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DG02 AYL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,868 mi
Last recorded93,868 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 AYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 93,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,713 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 92,712 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 91,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,178 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,486 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 90,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,515 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 89,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 88,020 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,609 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 81,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,940 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,661 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,661 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 51,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,851 miles

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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DG02 AYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG02 AYL, 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 DG02 AYL registered?

DG02 AYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is DG02 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 AYL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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