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DK02 TAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,783 mi
Last recorded142,783 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 TAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 142,783 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 142,783 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S and N/S (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported O/S ands N/S (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 134,473 miles

Corrosion under car

Injector to head seal broken

Fail 7 May 2016 134,473 miles

Corrosion under car

Injector to head seal broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 137,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 132,757 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 122,989 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 113,396 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 113,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,447 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,713 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 84,439 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 84,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,569 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,567 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,449 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 TAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

DK02 TAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DK02 TAU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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