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DS51 EVD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,295 mi
Last recorded97,295 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 EVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 97,295 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 22 Apr 2016 93,549 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 21 Apr 2016 93,541 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,746 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from o/s/f bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,176 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,159 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,159 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,063 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,830 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front offside tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 May 2006 56,312 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 39,397 miles
Pass 26 May 2005

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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DS51 EVD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS51 EVD, 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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DS51 EVD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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