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DY02 XDJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,066 mi
Last recorded69,066 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 69,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear slight movement in the suspension arm

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 May 2017 69,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear slight movement in the suspension arm

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 May 2016 57,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of a adult seat belt

Fail 3 May 2016 57,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre close to the inner trim when on full lock

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of a adult seat belt

spare tyre has cords showing

Pass 22 May 2015 47,319 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 42,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,896 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 39,896 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 37,466 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,250 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 34,250 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,914 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,763 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,569 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,823 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 XDJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XDJ, 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 XDJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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