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DY02 XBV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,354 mi
Last recorded146,354 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,354 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe blow (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2016

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/f outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe blow (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 133,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 130,620 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 130,620 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 125,395 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,788 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,797 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 83,547 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 71,003 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,841 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,738 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 XBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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