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CX02 OLW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,272 mi
Last recorded59,272 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 59,272 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light unit glass broken on the side

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 59,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear light unit glass broken on the side

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,598 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 50,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 50,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,428 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 50,255 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,490 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,083 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,435 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 44,669 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,485 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,334 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,555 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,441 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,970 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,820 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,928 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 OLW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 OLW, 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 CX02 OLW registered?

CX02 OLW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CX02 OLW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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