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DN51 XVV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,946 mi
Last recorded89,946 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,946 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside front wiper blade slightly damaged but still clearing screen adequatley

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag fault light illuminated on dash

nearside rear seat belt has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

offside front brake disc corroded on onner edge.

offside rear tyre sidewalls/tread cracking

vehicle has small engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 89,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside front wiper blade slightly damaged but still clearing screen adequatley

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag fault light illuminated on dash

nearside rear seat belt has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

offside front brake disc corroded on onner edge.

offside rear tyre sidewalls/tread cracking

vehicle has small engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,161 miles

Central locking system faulty, lock and unlocks itself.

Engine cuts out on idle, MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) presenting on dash.

Front airbag warning lamp presenting on dash.

Nearside front antiroll bar link joints worn and noisey.

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 87,161 miles

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

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

Central locking system faulty, lock and unlocks itself.

Engine cuts out on idle, MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) presenting on dash.

Front airbag warning lamp presenting on dash.

Nearside front antiroll bar link joints worn and noisey.

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure.

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 84,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 84,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 84,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,969 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 78,969 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 69,280 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,730 miles

front and rear brake pads near wear limit †front brake discs showing wear

Fail 27 Apr 2006 56,730 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear brake pads near wear limit †front brake discs showing wear

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 XVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

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

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