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CW02 EEA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,385 mi
Last recorded120,385 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW02 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 120,385 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 120,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,696 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 76,658 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 60,628 miles

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

both front discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2011 60,628 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,094 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,644 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,655 miles

o/s door mirror held secure by tape

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,453 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)

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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CW02 EEA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CW02 EEA, 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 CW02 EEA registered?

CW02 EEA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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