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CP02 TVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,658 mi
Last recorded194,658 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 TVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 194,658 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 186,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 179,614 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RAM (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT AND ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 174,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 174,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,247 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 157,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 148,641 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 143,537 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 143,537 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,314 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 134,287 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 129,717 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 129,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 124,970 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 124,950 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 121,086 miles

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

Front lower engine cover damaged and insecure.

Offside rear lamp damaged slightly.

Rear number plate light lens cover missing.

Rear wipers excessivley worn

Fail 4 Jan 2011 121,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front lower engine cover damaged and insecure.

Offside rear lamp damaged slightly.

Rear number plate light lens cover missing.

Rear wipers excessivley worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 115,853 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2009 115,853 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 112,095 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 112,093 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 98,119 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 53,739 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 TVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 TVJ, 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 TVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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