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DY02 XCM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,163 mi
Last recorded121,163 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XCM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 121,163 miles

Front tyres worn outer edges

OSR tyre has a nail in tread

Rear wiper split

Fail 18 Apr 2016 120,746 miles

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

Front tyres worn outer edges

OSR tyre has a nail in tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,117 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,655 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 116,655 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 116,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 116,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 115,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 115,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,390 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 102,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2008 80,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 57,271 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,162 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2005 41,370 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 XCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

DY02 XCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is DY02 XCM safe to buy?

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