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AX02 EGV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,830 mi
Last recorded92,830 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 EGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,830 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 92,830 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested due to excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced due to deterioration (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bot n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 91,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer sills corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 12 Aug 2019 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front outer sills corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,036 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear indicator slightly flashing white.

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside headlamp lense cloudy.

slight blow from front exhaust.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,036 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside Rear indicator slightly flashing white.

Offside Rear tyre cracking in the tread.

Offside headlamp lense cloudy.

slight blow from front exhaust.

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Fail 31 Jul 2017 86,016 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,973 miles

front wipers slightly smear

rear exhaust clamp to big for rear exhaust but system still supported

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,474 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre valves are badly perished

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge wheel alignment fault

Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 66,451 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 66,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,731 miles

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewalls

Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,731 miles

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

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2010 56,799 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,705 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 51,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,026 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,236 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,543 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 28,585 miles

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

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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AX02 EGV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX02 EGV, 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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AX02 EGV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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