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CN02 MHZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,866 mi
Last recorded156,866 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 MHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre part of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 156,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion centre part of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 150,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 145,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear your parking brake has only just met the legal requirements

Nearside Rear your service brake has only just met the legal requirements

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 139,853 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 139,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 133,643 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 133,643 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 122,702 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,702 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 110,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,441 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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 Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Two Bulbs not working in high level stop lamp.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 86,135 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 85,800 miles

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

Front number plate stsrting to deteriorate.

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

One bulb not working in high level stop lamp.

Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,845 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 59,780 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,394 miles

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

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

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 MHZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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