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DV02 YOJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 185,666 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 185,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 165,447 miles

both steering rack track rods have slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2010 165,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both steering rack track rods have slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2009 144,101 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 144,101 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 124,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 103,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 84,730 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 66,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 66,695 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 YOJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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