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CW02 EJL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,254 mi
Last recorded214,254 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 214,254 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 0ver under body plus outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,420 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 130,746 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,474 miles

both sill weak and corroding

brake pipes corroding

n/s mirror repaired

rear seats removed

Pass 5 Dec 2017 128,025 miles

brake pipe corroding o/s rear

front tyres worn on inner edges advise changing and tracking

o/s wiper wearing

sills weak and corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2017 128,010 miles

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipe corroding o/s rear

front tyres worn on inner edges advise changing and tracking

o/s wiper wearing

sills weak and corroding

Pass 30 Nov 2016 126,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 12 May 2015 121,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 114,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2014 114,369 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 104,865 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 104,865 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 94,386 miles

Exhaust centre and rear deteriorated

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 94,386 miles

Exhaust centre and rear deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 85,472 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)

nearside front cv boot insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,559 miles

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,468 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

near side front tyre perrished

off side rear tyre perrished

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2009 69,468 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

near side front tyre perrished

off side rear tyre perrished

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 61,910 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 30 Apr 2008 61,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Apr 2007 51,836 miles

slight damage to wheel trims. †slight corrosion to front brake discs, †rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 26 May 2006 42,207 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 42,177 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CW02 EJL, 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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CW02 EJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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