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CA02 WLZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,829 mi
Last recorded116,829 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 WLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 116,829 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 116,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 108,788 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2011 100,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 93,531 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,351 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,840 miles

hazard tell tale audible is ok but visual only with ignition on

Fail 29 Jul 2008 71,803 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake imbalance is 18%

hazard tell tale audible is ok but visual only with ignition on

Pass 4 Aug 2007 61,256 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 61,256 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre on legal limit, o/s rear nearing legal limit

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 WLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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