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AV02 EVH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

182,488 mi
Last recorded182,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 EVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 182,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Ezhaust heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2021 182,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy

Rear Ezhaust heavy corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2020 176,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2020 176,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 85% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wiper insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2019 168,681 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear brake back plate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 168,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear brake back plate damp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 162,929 miles

front discs corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

Fail 5 Jul 2018 162,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

Pass 5 Jul 2017 158,490 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

nearside front tyre worn on edge

stone chips in screen

Fail 5 Jul 2017 158,490 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panal (5.2.6)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front cv boot pin holed

nearside front tyre worn on edge

stone chips in screen

Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,602 miles

nearside front cv boot pin holed

offside rear tyre on 2mm + worn on edge

oil leak engine

stone chips in screen

Pass 22 Jun 2015 147,513 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 22 Jun 2015 147,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 20 Jun 2014 142,646 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 19 Jun 2014 142,646 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 29 Jun 2013 139,962 miles

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 25 Jun 2012 137,001 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 137,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Grease around O/S outer CV boot. Boot secure to housing! advise cleaning off!

Hole in O/S/R outer sill out side of seat belt prescribed area. Center and rear holes in O/S sill apear to have been made with excessive force.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 136,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 130,662 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 123,386 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 123,386 miles

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

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

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

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

FRONT WIPERS POOR CONDTION

Pass 3 Apr 2009 116,929 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres inside edges of tread very low

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

no rear seats fitted

rear wiper blade poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2009 116,929 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade poor condition

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres inside edges of tread very low

nearside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 109,758 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 69,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 69,666 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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AV02 EVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 AV02 EVH, 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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AV02 EVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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