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DK02 DXL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 DXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 157,335 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

slight play in both front steering rach knuckles

Fail 3 Jan 2018 157,323 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight blow on exhaust system

slight play in both front steering rach knuckles

Pass 5 Jan 2017 153,008 miles

slight bind on off side rear brake

slight corrosion on brake pipe to off side front flexi hose

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 5 Jan 2017 153,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight bind on off side rear brake

slight corrosion on brake pipe to off side front flexi hose

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2015 143,670 miles

near side front tyre bold on inner edge and close to canvas

Fail 29 Dec 2015 143,659 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened link bar as play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills corroderd (5.2.6)

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

near side front tyre bold on inner edge and close to canvas

Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,106 miles

off side rear mudflap loose

slight play in both front steering rach knuckles

slight play in near side front link bar

Fail 9 Jan 2015 132,104 miles

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

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

off side rear mudflap loose

slight play in both front steering rach knuckles

slight play in near side front link bar

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,328 miles

slight blow on exhaust system

slight play in both front steering rach knuckles

Fail 14 Jan 2014 122,328 miles

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

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

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

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

slight blow on exhaust system

slight play in both front steering rach knuckles

Pass 5 Jan 2013 100,396 miles

rear wiper blade worn

slight blow on front and rear exhaust system

slight play in off side front steering rach knuckle

Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade worn

slight blow on front and rear exhaust system

slight play in off side front steering rach knuckle

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,349 miles

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

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

off side rear indicator slightly white

slight blow on rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Jan 2011 71,948 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,196 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2009 49,666 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,649 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,299 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DK02 DXL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DK02 DXL, 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 DK02 DXL registered?

DK02 DXL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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