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DN02 DCV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,328 mi
Last recorded111,328 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 DCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 111,328 miles

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

oil leaking

Fail 13 May 2016 110,953 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)

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

oil leaking

Pass 5 May 2015 103,391 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

welding repair to near side off side coated in body filer

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,676 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 89,676 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 80,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 80,350 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 61,860 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,857 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 46,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,869 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 37,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DN02 DCV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DN02 DCV, 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 DN02 DCV registered?

DN02 DCV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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