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DY02 VHT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,634 mi
Last recorded98,634 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VHT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 98,634 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 98,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2017 96,867 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror broken

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 96,697 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front mirror broken

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 23 Apr 2016

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,474 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 78,462 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 72,317 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,287 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 72,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,030 miles

tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 72,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tyres perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,516 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,740 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,740 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,761 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 24,439 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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DY02 VHT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DY02 VHT, 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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DY02 VHT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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