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CE02 XDF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,695 mi
Last recorded129,695 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 XDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 129,695 miles

Oil leak ()

PAS leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 129,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

PAS leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,193 miles

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

both rear door pillars slightly cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2015 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint on steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

both rear door pillars slightly cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,849 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 108,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 100,296 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 100,296 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 92,679 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 86,120 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 86,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 77,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 68,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 60,587 miles

offside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 22 Jun 2007 52,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,602 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 XDF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE02 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

CE02 XDF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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