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CX02 OBM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,901 mi
Last recorded168,901 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 OBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 168,901 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front check strap worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 168,901 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front check strap worn

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 166,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 165,189 miles

Offside Front door check strap worn

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 164,119 miles

Oil leak engine ()

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 23 Mar 2017 163,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 159,947 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 152,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 152,378 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 139,089 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 139,088 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

differant size tyres fitted to each axle

Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,307 miles

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

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

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

offside rear lamp unit loose

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,336 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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CX02 OBM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX02 OBM, 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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CX02 OBM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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