CarVerify

Free Car Check

CB02 PAR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,905 mi
Last recorded120,905 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB02 PAR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,905 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,024 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION AND REAR SILENCER JOINT (7.1.2)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 110,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SECTION AND REAR SILENCER JOINT (7.1.2)

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat taken out

corroded exhaust system

Fail 12 Jan 2016 100,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear seat taken out

corroded exhaust system

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,048 miles

Corroded exhaust

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,048 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corroded exhaust

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 86,346 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 86,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 78,508 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 78,508 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,831 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 61,366 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 61,366 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,313 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,289 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CB02 PAR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CB02 PAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CB02 PAR?

You can check the full history of CB02 PAR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CB02 PAR registered?

CB02 PAR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is CB02 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CB02 PAR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CB02 PAR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CB02 PAR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.