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DN51 LYC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,494 mi
Last recorded91,494 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 LYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,351 miles

2 FRONT TYRE TREADS BOLD INNER EDGES

BOTH FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

NSF ANTI ROLL BARR BALL JOINT PLAY

REAR AXLE CORRODED

UNEVEN FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,995 miles

Eml light on

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 77,995 miles

Eml light on

General rear axle corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

engine light on

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,491 miles

EML light on

Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,278 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has been temp repair

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,888 miles

small blow to front exhaust pipe

Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,888 miles

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

small blow to front exhaust pipe

Pass 19 Jan 2013 16,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 11,920 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 11,534 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 10,926 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 10,044 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,044 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,225 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 7,895 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 6,995 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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DN51 LYC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN51 LYC, 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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DN51 LYC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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