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DY02 TLN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,010 mi
Last recorded82,010 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 TLN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,010 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 82,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 75,837 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 75,836 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,808 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 73,734 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 68,432 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2013 68,432 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,742 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 64,742 miles

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

Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,212 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,516 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 51,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,254 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 40,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 34,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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DY02 TLN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY02 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY02 TLN registered?

DY02 TLN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2002.

Is DY02 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY02 TLN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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