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CA02 OFS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 OFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush has excessive play (p bush) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm rear bush has excessive play (p bush) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill badly corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill is badly corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre tread very low and has cords showing on outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill badly corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill badly corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint roll bar link upper joint has play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,545 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 71,077 miles

Air bag light on

Hole in N/S/R light unit

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 65,149 miles

Hole in N/S/R light lens but not showing white light

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2010 56,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 47,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak from rocker cover ( new seal required)

Spare tyre low!

Unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted!

Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,319 miles

Oil leak from rocker cover ( new seal required)

Spare tyre low!

Unable to fully check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted!

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,286 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 39,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 36,080 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Apr 2007 34,886 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 34,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 23,137 miles

Nearside Front 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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CA02 OFS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CA02 OFS, 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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What year was CA02 OFS registered?

CA02 OFS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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The MOT history for CA02 OFS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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