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DV02 OJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,229 mi
Last recorded191,229 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 OJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 191,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,843 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 125,830 miles

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,564 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 121,463 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 113,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 May 2013 109,601 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 109,601 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2012 97,271 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 97,271 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 86,218 miles

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO CENTRE REAR SESAT BELT SO UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERATED

NEARSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMING WHITE

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO CHECK OIL LEVEL,DIPSTICK BROKEN

Fail 12 May 2011 86,218 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

BELONGINGS IN BOOT

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO CENTRE REAR SESAT BELT SO UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERATED

NEARSIDE REAR INDECATOR BECOMING WHITE

OFFSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL DETERATED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT 2MM

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

UNABLE TO CHECK OIL LEVEL,DIPSTICK BROKEN

Pass 4 May 2010 75,831 miles

OSR light lense damaged

belongings in boot

service due

Pass 2 May 2009 69,099 miles

belongings in boot

osr light lense damaged

Pass 3 May 2008 58,679 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 58,679 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 49,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2006 39,348 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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DV02 OJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol 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 DV02 OJU, 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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DV02 OJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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