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CA02 OFY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,722 mi
Last recorded157,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 OFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 157,722 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 145,709 miles

crack in screen

Fail 29 Jan 2018 145,706 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

crack in screen

Pass 3 Feb 2017 133,027 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 133,021 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 120,234 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sill rust bubbles.

Offside Front Sill rust bubbles

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 110,198 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,501 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 98,483 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,576 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 93,576 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 93,565 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 91,116 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 91,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 88,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers seat slightly insecure (adjustable base)

nearside washer jet requires adjustment

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jan 2010 84,242 miles

offside rear shassis rail and boot floor and rear panel poorley repaired

Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,005 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,106 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 OFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CA02 OFY, 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 OFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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