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CA02 VDY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,448 mi
Last recorded41,448 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 VDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 41,448 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,572 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2016 40,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2015 40,078 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 40,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 39,384 miles

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 20 Nov 2014 39,384 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front nearside tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2013 38,818 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,024 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 19 Nov 2012 38,024 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,265 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2011 37,265 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades smearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front nearside wiper blade smearing

rear near side tyre outer sidewall & tread crackes & split's

rear offside hand brake cable outer casing wearing on mounting

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,341 miles

nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 31,610 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 27,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 27,951 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 VDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

CA02 VDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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