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DV51 YPW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,480 mi
Last recorded104,480 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 YPW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 104,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 102,209 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear heat shield rattling on exhaust

Fail 24 May 2017 102,208 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear heat shield rattling on exhaust

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,730 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 96,713 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 93,076 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)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 May 2013 88,066 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 88,066 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 84,642 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 84,642 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 76,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 70,631 miles

both front tyres perished, cracked and worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 70,614 miles

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

both front tyres perished, cracked and worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,149 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,340 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 19,951 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 19,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 18,364 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 YPW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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