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DN51 RMY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 RMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 109,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind to the o/s and n/s fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the front inner arch areas (behind the wheels)

early signs of corrosion to the inner sills and rear chassis leg areas

early signs of corrosion to the the o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas

factory under bonnet engine covers fitted obscuring panels and components

light scratching to the windscreen but does not effect the drivers veiw

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

rear brake pads appear to be getting low ?

Fail 28 Jan 2021 109,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively very slight bind to the o/s and n/s fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to the front inner arch areas (behind the wheels)

early signs of corrosion to the inner sills and rear chassis leg areas

early signs of corrosion to the the o/s and n/s rear outer sill areas

factory under bonnet engine covers fitted obscuring panels and components

light scratching to the windscreen but does not effect the drivers veiw

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

rear brake pads appear to be getting low ?

Pass 23 Jan 2020 107,721 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

age related early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s outer sills

general age related early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels and components

n/s front tyre has wear to the outer edge

n/s wiper blade has a small tear at one end

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 23 Jan 2020 107,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

age related early signs of corrosion to the o/s and n/s outer sills

general age related early signs of corrosion to most underneath panels and components

n/s front tyre has wear to the outer edge

n/s wiper blade has a small tear at one end

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,849 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

factory top engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2019 104,846 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

factory top engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

early signs of corrosion to both rear chassis leg areas

plastic engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,579 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer sill lip is damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 95,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,760 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 92,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 90,207 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,080 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 85,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 75,412 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

O/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK ON SIDE WALL

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,829 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,350 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have light side wall damage

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,218 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 RMY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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