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CU02 RJO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,436 mi
Last recorded101,436 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 RJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 101,436 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 92,155 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 89,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 89,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,748 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 79,713 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 68,306 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 68,306 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,331 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,840 miles

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

advies brakes sighty squeaking

advies offside rear lower outer sill sighty damged

advies wiper blades

Fail 28 Jul 2009 35,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

advies brakes sighty squeaking

advies offside rear lower outer sill sighty damged

advies wiper blades

Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,215 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)

advise wipers leaving lines

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,830 miles

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

advies wiper blades

Fail 6 Sep 2006 12,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advies wiper blades

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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CU02 RJO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU02 RJO, 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 CU02 RJO registered?

CU02 RJO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CU02 RJO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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