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CA02 EHJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,879 mi
Last recorded100,879 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 EHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,879 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,879 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 4 Jun 2015 100,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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 2 May 2014 89,645 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,095 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 38,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 15,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 11,293 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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CA02 EHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA02 EHJ, 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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CA02 EHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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