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CN02 EMV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,382 mi
Last recorded144,382 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 144,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour NS and OS (4.4.3 (a))

NSF fog light in op

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,313 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 139,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 133,379 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 133,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 127,641 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2014 117,997 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 117,991 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 112,406 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 112,405 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,332 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 101,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 80,645 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,880 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,391 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 58,671 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,156 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,142 miles

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

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 EMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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