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CN02 EKL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,895 mi
Last recorded83,895 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight signs of corrosion to underside at rear

Fail 13 Feb 2019 83,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Slight signs of corrosion to underside at rear

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,905 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,315 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 80,299 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,364 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,593 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,661 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 59,661 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 51,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 51,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,921 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 45,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,512 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,909 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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CN02 EKL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CN02 EKL, 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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CN02 EKL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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