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CU02 YGA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,481 mi
Last recorded153,481 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 YGA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,481 miles

advise : under body heavy surface corrosion and outer sills

Pass 26 Sep 2019 146,906 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 146,906 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 140,678 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 140,678 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working tail light (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 132,893 miles

advise : surface corrosion to under body and susp arms

Fail 27 Sep 2017 132,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail & stop light (1.1.A.3b)

advise : surface corrosion to under body and susp arms

Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,010 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 127,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,254 miles

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

advise child seat fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 122,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

advise child seat fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,514 miles

advise both track control arms surface corrsion

Fail 19 Sep 2014 117,514 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both track control arms surface corrsion

Pass 19 Sep 2013 113,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,224 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,928 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 Sep 2011 101,907 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,013 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 96,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 73,947 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 73,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 62,632 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,527 miles

child seat fitted mid rear seat

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 YGA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGA, 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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CU02 YGA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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