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CX02 OBV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,387 mi
Last recorded129,387 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,387 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 129,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,719 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 113,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,513 miles

nearside front brake discs corroding

offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2012 99,733 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 99,733 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,787 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 92,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,542 miles

offside front tyre outer wall spliting

Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,548 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 77,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 77,422 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

off side rear tyre tread starting to split

Pass 5 Aug 2008 69,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 56,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,930 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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CX02 OBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX02 OBV, 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 OBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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