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CP02 ENU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,886 mi
Last recorded154,886 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 ENU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 154,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit early attention required. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded early attention required. (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded early attention required. (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 154,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit early attention required. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded early attention required. (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded early attention required. (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 151,305 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside slight play inner steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2016 151,262 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Long handbrake travel

Nearside slight play inner steering rack

Pass 14 Apr 2015 145,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror temporary repair.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 145,964 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside mirror temporary repair.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 137,986 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 137,986 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 130,454 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Possible elongation of track rod end locating hole in hub, O/S/F

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Apr 2013 130,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Possible elongation of track rod end locating hole in hub, O/S/F

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 123,237 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust catalyst leaking gases

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 116,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,652 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 108,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,207 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,831 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 ENU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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