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DRZ 5653

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,296 mi
Last recorded79,296 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 5653
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 79,296 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,836 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 62,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 50,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 50,217 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 50,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear hand brake cable outer casing split

Rear boot and bumper damage

Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,266 miles

Coolant leak

Mark in middle of front screen

Fail 20 Mar 2013 37,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Mark in middle of front screen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,606 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,169 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 23,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,104 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 21,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 13,212 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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DRZ 5653 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DRZ 5653, 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 DRZ 5653 registered?

DRZ 5653 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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