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DG02 XJE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,110 mi
Last recorded138,110 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 XJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate lens cover missing

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine management light does not illumanate

Fail 22 Jun 2018 138,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size is 185/65/R15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate lens cover missing

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged taped up ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine management light does not illumanate

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,465 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Oil added for test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 123,465 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Oil added for test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 108,965 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,961 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring (3.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 97,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 97,107 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 83,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,255 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,186 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 82,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 80,102 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 78,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,044 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,925 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 XJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

DG02 XJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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