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CA02 WHU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,926 mi
Last recorded148,926 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 148,926 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust rusty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 148,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust rusty

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 144,173 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2017 144,165 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 139,163 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 139,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 134,390 miles

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

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

mid/rear exhaust clamp loose. rear box incorrectly positioned melting bumper

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 134,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

mid/rear exhaust clamp loose. rear box incorrectly positioned melting bumper

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 124,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear number plate loose

Pass 14 Mar 2014 114,444 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 114,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,388 miles

front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,715 miles

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 185/65/15hr

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2011 87,712 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inside and outside edges 185/65/15hr

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

WIPERS FRONT

Pass 19 Feb 2009 76,482 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 67,969 miles

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

N/S/F WIPER AND REAR WIPER

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2008 67,922 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

N/S/F WIPER AND REAR WIPER

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,276 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,197 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 WHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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