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DV51 WSO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,520 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both front suspension leg spring cups

Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,513 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both front suspension leg spring cups

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,233 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 89,181 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,205 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 80,256 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN

O/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO INNER WHEEL ARCH

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/STEERING RACK END

Fail 12 Sep 2011 80,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT IS WORN

O/S/R TYRE IS CLOSE TO INNER WHEEL ARCH

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/STEERING RACK END

Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,534 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 69,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,695 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,694 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,766 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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DV51 WSO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV51 WSO, 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 WSO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 February 2002.

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