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CN02 PDV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,578 mi
Last recorded131,578 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 PDV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 131,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 131,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play minor play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,398 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

rear metal brake pipe union getting rusty

slight exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 18 Dec 2015 125,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

rear metal brake pipe union getting rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2014 119,120 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 119,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,437 miles

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Nov 2012 93,437 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Nov 2011 84,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 76,229 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides,rear sill lips slightly damaged

temporary repair offside mirror

unable to see brake linings through wheels,advise wheels off inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2010 76,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both sides,rear sill lips slightly damaged

temporary repair offside mirror

unable to see brake linings through wheels,advise wheels off inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,336 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 52,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 45,546 miles
Fail 1 May 2007

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,542 miles

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

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

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 PDV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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