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DY02 VHV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,079 mi
Last recorded98,079 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,079 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,084 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,084 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,948 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,947 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,230 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,080 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,677 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,472 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,984 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,780 miles

blow on middle box

offside rear tyre tread split

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,059 miles

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

front pads possibly low

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 VHV 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHV, 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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What year was DY02 VHV registered?

DY02 VHV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is DY02 VHV safe to buy?

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