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CA02 RZX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

242,917 mi
Last recorded242,917 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 RZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 242,917 miles

outer sills rusty

rust on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jul 2017 218,055 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 218,055 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 202,712 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 202,530 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 188,209 miles

n/s door mirror glass broken

Fail 27 Jul 2015 188,178 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 12 Jul 2014 168,840 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 157,674 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 20 Jul 2013 157,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2012 149,104 miles

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

exhaust sheild insecure

o/s/f brake disc scored and pitted

o/s/f link arm joint worn

rear indicators faded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 149,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust sheild insecure

o/s/f brake disc scored and pitted

o/s/f link arm joint worn

rear indicators faded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 140,026 miles

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

rear indicators faded

Fail 20 Jul 2011 140,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

emissions not tested

rear indicators faded

Pass 24 Jul 2010 130,638 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 130,627 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 119,343 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 119,329 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 109,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 94,321 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 94,312 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 79,370 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 RZX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RZX, 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 RZX registered?

CA02 RZX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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