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DV02 YFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,775 mi
Last recorded95,775 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 YFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,411 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 85,411 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 65,048 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,226 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 60,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,402 miles

rear exhaust backbox coddoded - but not blowing

Pass 17 May 2011 54,026 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 50,196 miles

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2010 50,196 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 12 May 2009 45,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 45,700 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,953 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 YFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

DV02 YFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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