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CA02 VCM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,866 mi
Last recorded113,866 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 113,866 miles

Offside Outer mirror damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2017 113,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2016 105,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 105,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,908 miles

Offside Rear light cluster loose but secure

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2015 96,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear light cluster loose but secure

child seat fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 86,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 85,895 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,136 miles

o/s/f tyre is scrubbing. requires tracking

Fail 18 Nov 2013 76,133 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/f tyre is scrubbing. requires tracking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,071 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 60,134 miles

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

rear brakes are noisy

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,567 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,785 miles

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

front brakes reqire wheel off inspection

spare illegal and flat

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,057 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 34,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,443 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 15,688 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 VCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

CA02 VCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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