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DN51 RNY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,062 mi
Last recorded81,062 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 RNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 81,062 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine arear ()

Fail 14 May 2018 81,011 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bottom arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak engine arear ()

Pass 24 May 2017 76,247 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,369 miles

front and rear tyres outer sidewall worn

rust to front discs

Fail 17 May 2016 73,369 miles

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

front and rear tyres outer sidewall worn

rust to front discs

Fail 11 May 2015 70,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders servic eable at present

Pass 11 May 2015 70,988 miles

both rear tyres cracking on shoulders servic eable at present

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,903 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 64,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,864 miles

air bag light not lighting

n/s/f tyre perrised

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,855 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,855 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 44,789 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,789 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,772 miles

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

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 RNY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

DN51 RNY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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