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DS02 NFH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,938 mi
Last recorded125,938 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 NFH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,938 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front play in shock absorber

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 125,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,532 miles

Nearside Front door mirror secured with tape

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front headlight bracket broken but headlight still secure

Offside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 118,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front door mirror secured with tape

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front headlight bracket broken but headlight still secure

Offside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 114,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 108,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 108,188 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,665 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 96,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 90,883 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2011 90,883 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant level low

non obligatory door mirror insecure

offside front tyre wear uneven

Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant level low

non obligatory door mirror insecure

offside front tyre wear uneven

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,142 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

small buldge o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2009 77,142 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

small buldge o/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2008 66,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,828 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 50,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,307 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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DS02 NFH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DS02 NFH, 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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DS02 NFH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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