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CA02 KNB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,569 mi
Last recorded149,569 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 KNB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 149,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 149,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 135,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,453 miles

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

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

rattle noise coming from timing belt area

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 25 Jan 2019 112,226 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 112,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,634 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 103,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,675 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

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

OIL LEAK

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

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

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 80,837 miles

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

Rear seat and seat belt anchors are missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 80,837 miles

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

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

Rear seat and seat belt anchors are missing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 69,353 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

rear seats have been removed

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,353 miles

rear seats have been removed

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,474 miles

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

interior mirror is missing

rear seats are missing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,293 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f door hinge pin worn slightly

spare tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,228 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 41,223 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,621 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm bush starting to split

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 30,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,444 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,464 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 KNB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc 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 CA02 KNB, 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 KNB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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