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DN02 XPJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 XPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 88,552 miles

Offside Rear outer sill single skin section corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 88,181 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak gas test aborted (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill single skin section corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on both rear sill panels, single skin section, o/s dented also

Fail 16 Jul 2021 79,106 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel in centre below passenger door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel in centre, behind previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from limiter valve to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

power steering noisy fluid low

surface corrosion on both rear sill panels, single skin section, o/s dented also

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,158 miles

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

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

both rear sill panels slight bubbling, non structural section

Fail 6 Jul 2020 72,158 miles

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

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

both rear sill panels slight bubbling, non structural section

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,271 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre surface cracks to wall and tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains around tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear surface corrosion on both sill panels, single skin section

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear at side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,082 miles

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Jul 2017 62,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 58,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel behind previous repair (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre and spare tyre cracking slightly

Fail 12 Jul 2013 46,277 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre and spare tyre cracking slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 41,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,288 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,355 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 21,355 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,880 miles

o/s/f tyre tread cracking slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 11,620 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 XPJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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