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CA02 VEK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2024 85,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,196 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,496 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,764 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking due to ever heating as no working engine fan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes have play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 78,754 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded. Needs welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leaking due to ever heating as no working engine fan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes have play. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 78,326 miles

coolant cap missing

Fail 27 Jun 2018 78,310 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant cap missing

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,385 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,317 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,616 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,139 miles

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 outer sill exssivly corroded out of prescribed area

offside front top mount noisy in operation

rear exhaust box deterated slight blow

Fail 25 Nov 2014 70,941 miles

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

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 outer sill exssivly corroded out of prescribed area

offside front top mount noisy in operation

Pass 27 Nov 2013 61,747 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre tread distorted recomend replacment

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,879 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,165 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,462 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 44,460 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,067 miles

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 22 Jan 2008 34,883 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 29,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,635 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 VEK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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