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CE02 EFL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,921 mi
Last recorded93,921 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 EFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 93,921 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Both wipers in poor condition

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 93,920 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2014 93,915 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,592 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,506 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 67,100 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit.

Near side rear tyre worn to about 3mm and 2mm tread on outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,100 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit.

Near side rear tyre worn to about 3mm and 2mm tread on outer edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,952 miles

Exhaust system very rusty but not yet blowing.

Sounds of exhaust leak from exhaust manifold area.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,251 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty and rear exhaust joint welded not clamped.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,286 miles

Rear wiper blade worn and split.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 46,229 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 46,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,020 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,988 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 EFL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CE02 EFL, 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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What year was CE02 EFL registered?

CE02 EFL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CE02 EFL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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