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DN51 LYF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,698 mi
Last recorded106,698 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 106,698 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 106,698 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 90,181 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 90,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 81,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,683 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 67,268 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 67,268 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,598 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,591 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,705 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,477 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 LYF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LYF, 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 DN51 LYF registered?

DN51 LYF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2002.

Is DN51 LYF safe to buy?

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