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CX02 URJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,505 mi
Last recorded163,505 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 163,505 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front end damage

gash n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 17 Jun 2014 163,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front end damage

gash n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 148,907 miles

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

gashes n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Jun 2013 148,907 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

gashes n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jun 2012 137,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f coil spring slightly misaligned

parking brake cables in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2012 137,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f coil spring slightly misaligned

parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2011 131,342 miles

Near side mirror glass broken

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 131,342 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side mirror glass broken

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 125,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs rusty and slightly pitted

diffrent size tyres front and rear

Fail 8 Jun 2010 125,801 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all discs rusty and slightly pitted

diffrent size tyres front and rear

Pass 19 Mar 2009 116,628 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 116,595 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,426 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 84,192 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,735 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 72,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 URJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CX02 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

CX02 URJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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