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CE02 EFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,729 mi
Last recorded109,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 EFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2014 109,729 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine leaking oil

unable to check the nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2013 96,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has bad oil leak and is leaking onto exhaust (fire hazard)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 89,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine has bad oil leak and is leaking onto exhaust (fire hazard)

small chip in zone A of screen

Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,646 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

bad oil leak underneath engine area(cam cover gasket leaking)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 86,646 miles

bad oil leak underneath engine area(cam cover gasket leaking)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,694 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 39,144 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 39,144 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,109 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Nov 2007 53,934 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,455 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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CE02 EFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CE02 EFA, 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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CE02 EFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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