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CA02 TVN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,240 mi
Last recorded101,240 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 TVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 101,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush oil contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material could not fully see but appears very close to limit under clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,094 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s/f oil contaminated, o/s close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen has wiper marks

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,999 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s/f oil contaminated, o/s close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen has wiper marks

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 23 Aug 2017 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 15 Sep 2016 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 84,188 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,736 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,329 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,329 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,603 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,123 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2011 66,123 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,290 miles

rear brakes very noisy(advise inspection)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,290 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brakes very noisy(advise inspection)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,482 miles

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

windscreen - slight wiper score marks....

Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,410 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 56,410 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,685 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 TVN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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