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DV51 UCL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

262,044 mi
Last recorded262,044 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 UCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 262,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (close to legal limit)

engine oil leak

exhasaut centre and rear sections

front inner side of brake discs corroded

slight play in both front shock absorbers top mountings

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2013 253,440 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded at front

o/s outer sill damaged at front

play in n/s steering rack end

Fail 7 May 2013 253,440 miles

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill corroded at front

o/s outer sill damaged at front

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 2 May 2012 248,241 miles

engine oil leak

light corrosion to all underbody and exhaust

nearside rear tyre on 2.4 mm on outer edge

offside sill damaged

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 1 May 2012 248,241 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

light corrosion to all underbody and exhaust

nearside rear tyre on 2.4 mm on outer edge

offside sill damaged

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 27 May 2011 238,342 miles

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front ball joint rubber split

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2011 238,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edge(offside front bald inner edge)

front discs heavily corroded

light corrosion to rear brake pipes

nearside front ball joint rubber split

slight engine oil leaks

spare tyre flat and illegal

Pass 15 Jan 2010 236,419 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

light corrosion to all metal brake pipes

o/s sill damaged

oil leak from engine and gear box

power steering pump damp

wear to inner edge o/s/f

Pass 5 Jan 2009 224,031 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

body work damage to offside front sill and front bumper causing driver door to be stiff to open

spare tyre tread low ( not part of mot )

Fail 5 Jan 2009 224,031 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

body work damage to offside front sill and front bumper causing driver door to be stiff to open

spare tyre tread low ( not part of mot )

Pass 3 Jan 2008 200,282 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit(on 3mm) & slight wear on outer edges

damage to o/s/f sill

Fail 9 Jan 2007 158,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion to all underbody areas

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2007 158,184 miles

light corrosion to all underbody areas

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2006 118,143 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, (2.5 mm)

puncture repair to o/s/r tyre

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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DV51 UCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DV51 UCL, 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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DV51 UCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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