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CE02 KGO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,487 mi
Last recorded103,487 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 KGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 103,487 miles

185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 103,478 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner steering rack joints play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sills (2.4.A.3)

185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,188 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 103,176 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,905 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 97,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 92,449 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 86,092 miles

Minor play in steering rack nearside.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,092 miles

Minor play in steering rack nearside.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,201 miles

Slight play in nearside of steering rack, but not detectable at steering wheel, and not considered serious at time of test.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 79,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Slight play in nearside of steering rack, but not detectable at steering wheel, and not considered serious at time of test.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 70,451 miles

Oil filler cap missing.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,399 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,393 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,653 miles

Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,638 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

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 KGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KGO, 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 KGO registered?

CE02 KGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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