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DX02 PPU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 PPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 108,895 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 108,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack (offside)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,640 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 100,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 83,318 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 83,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 68,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,031 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 63,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,049 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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DX02 PPU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DX02 PPU, 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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DX02 PPU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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