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CU02 ZPL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,491 mi
Last recorded116,491 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 ZPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,491 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread blocks

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2016 116,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished between tread blocks

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,565 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,313 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 91,526 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 87,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,261 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 74,224 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,545 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 69,543 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 67,878 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 67,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,108 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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CU02 ZPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU02 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

CU02 ZPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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