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DK02 EJL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,677 mi
Last recorded62,677 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 EJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 62,677 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener On Int Mirror ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres, Perished & Cracked, Fronts have Outer wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 62,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror ()

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

Nearside Front tyre outre edge worn & side wall kerb damage

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn & sidewall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 16 May 2017 62,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror ()

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

Nearside Front tyre outre edge worn & side wall kerb damage

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn & sidewall

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 May 2016 60,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

headlamps just in aim

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 11 May 2016 60,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned and offside front (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leak

headlamps just in aim

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 21 May 2015 58,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre damaged

Fail 21 May 2015 58,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre damaged

Pass 13 May 2014 54,691 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front brakes slightly out of balance

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 May 2014 54,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

front brakes slightly out of balance

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 51,679 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside door mirror deteriorating

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,735 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 46,735 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,949 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,985 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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DK02 EJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK02 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

DK02 EJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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