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DV02 XLE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,763 mi
Last recorded98,763 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 98,763 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable out of fixings but still working fully

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 12 May 2016 89,313 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 89,313 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 76,507 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 76,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 63,684 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 47,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back cover missing o/s side mirror

Fail 1 May 2013 47,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back cover missing o/s side mirror

Pass 23 Nov 2012 45,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror back missing

Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,844 miles

boot full

outer caseing missing off drivers side mirror

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,096 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 29,887 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 29,868 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 27,615 miles

Rear wiper worn out.

Pass 23 May 2007 25,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,913 miles

O/S front tyre outside wall cracking.

Fail 28 Apr 2006 21,771 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/S front tyre outside wall cracking

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XLE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV02 XLE, 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 DV02 XLE registered?

DV02 XLE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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