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CE02 XEL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 131,403 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 20 May 2016 111,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 98,317 miles

near side and off side outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 94,121 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 94,116 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 88,949 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,751 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,751 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 17 May 2011 77,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,196 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,566 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,800 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 44,800 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 36,048 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

exhaust center section cracked abd blowing slightly.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 36,048 miles

exhaust center section cracked abd blowing slightly.

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 XEL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

CE02 XEL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is CE02 XEL safe to buy?

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