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CN02 PHJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,754 mi
Last recorded106,754 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 106,754 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 106,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 102,794 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 102,794 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,883 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,115 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,115 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,840 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,030 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 70,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,732 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 40,589 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 32,934 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 26,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 24 May 2007 26,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Fail 18 May 2007 26,294 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 5 May 2006 19,912 miles

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

offside brake hose very close to antiroll bar link on lock to lock check

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 PHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc 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 PHJ, 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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What year was CN02 PHJ registered?

CN02 PHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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