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CA02 TWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,053 mi
Last recorded164,053 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 164,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rust outside prescribed area n/s/f sill

Fail 20 Aug 2018 164,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rust outside prescribed area n/s/f sill

Pass 16 Aug 2017 157,083 miles

front brake discs poor

front washer jets blocked x 3

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Fail 16 Aug 2017 157,083 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both lower (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs poor

front washer jets blocked x 3

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

Pass 25 May 2016 145,964 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 25 May 2016 145,964 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f outer cv boot leaking grease

o/s/f tyre on limit

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 127,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 127,004 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 118,101 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 118,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,710 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,704 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both sides outer cv boots slight weep on ends

Fail 22 Jun 2010 47,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both sides outer cv boots slight weep on ends

Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,997 miles

-One of hi level brake light bulb not working

Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,996 miles

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

-One of hi level brake light bulb not working

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,566 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 24,261 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,261 miles

spare tyre defective

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 TWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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