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CN02 MJE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,329 mi
Last recorded119,329 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 MJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 119,329 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 119,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 108,986 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 102,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front side windows tinted close to legal limit

Fail 16 Nov 2012 102,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front side windows tinted close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,173 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 88,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,002 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

o/s/r tyre perrishing on side wall & wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,713 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 77,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,536 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 183,599 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 MJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN02 MJE, 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 MJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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