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CN02 MJY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Maroon Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,950 mi
Last recorded114,950 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 MJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,950 miles

O/S/R SUSPENSION SOFT WHEN BRAKE IS APPLIED

both rear flex hose ferrules rusty

n/s/f door handle sticks

o/s/f door strap poor

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 114,950 miles

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Damage to o/s/r bumper

N/s/f door handle sticks

O/s/f door check poor

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 May 2015 104,576 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 104,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,467 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 92,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,579 miles

rear brakes uneven, centre exhaust leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,736 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 67,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nsr brake drum looks damp,nsr tyre deep cuts on side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2010 61,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,176 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,297 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake balance on uppere limit

Fail 28 Feb 2008 45,296 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake balance on uppere limit

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2007 38,448 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,280 miles

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

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

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 MJY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Maroon with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MJY, 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 MJY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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