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CN02 XUK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

161,911 mi
Last recorded161,911 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 XUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 161,911 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 158,911 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s & n/s sills rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2019 152,651 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 152,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF Tyre inside edge of tyre worn

Pass 9 Apr 2018 147,937 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 147,937 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 144,502 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 144,502 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 132,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases There is more than one minor leak on exhaust system (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system in poor condition throughout with more than one leak (replacement advised)

Fail 2 May 2016 132,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases There is more than one minor leak on exhaust system (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system in poor condition throughout with more than one leak (replacement advised)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 103,344 miles

Exhaust strap / mount at rear starting to deteriorate, but exhaust still supported ok

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,207 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 28 Aug 2012 88,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,457 miles

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

front wiper blade rubbers worn

windscreen etched but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,457 miles

front wiper blade rubbers worn

windscreen etched but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,980 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wiper blade rubbers worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,643 miles

Slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,334 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 49,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,337 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING

OIL LEVEL LOW

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

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 XUK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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