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CP02 CAV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,955 mi
Last recorded120,955 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,955 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 120,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,973 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2013 113,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,293 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 105,262 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 94,927 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,260 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 72,513 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 72,513 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,174 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,154 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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CP02 CAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP02 CAV, 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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CP02 CAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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