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DK02 SZV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,040 mi
Last recorded144,040 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 SZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 144,040 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 29 Apr 2016 143,500 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 15 Apr 2015 130,481 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 129,741 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2014 118,435 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 105,619 miles

front pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,604 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 95,885 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 91,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 91,018 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,609 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 67,640 miles

front tyres worn to limits

Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,107 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,489 miles

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

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 SZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK02 SZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK02 SZV registered?

DK02 SZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DK02 SZV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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