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DN02 LEU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

150,885 mi
Last recorded150,885 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 150,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all brake lights remaining on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside inner faces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat removed at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Aug 2019 145,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror mounting damaged but not insecure or causing sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 31 Jul 2019 145,676 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill is excessively corroded around old patch repair. center nearside, within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror mounting damaged but not insecure or causing sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Aug 2018 139,018 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 139,018 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 130,396 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Upper high level brake light has two of five bulbs not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Aug 2017 130,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch fitted to wrong side of seat so unable to secure seat belt in right position (5.1.1)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear Upper high level brake light has two of five bulbs not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear offside and centre seats removed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Jun 2016 120,471 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear offside and centre seats removed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,038 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 10 Apr 2014 103,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,033 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 17 Apr 2013 97,033 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,365 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 80,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 80,845 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,309 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 70,307 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,313 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 52,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 43,180 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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DN02 LEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LEU, 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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DN02 LEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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