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DG02 AYO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,355 mi
Last recorded79,355 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 AYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,355 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,343 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear EXHAUST shield not fully surcure

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 71,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,182 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 63,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 63,129 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre out shape

Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,115 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure light cluster (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre out shape

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,149 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,149 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,339 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,325 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,201 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 AYO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG02 AYO, 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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DG02 AYO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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