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EA02 DVL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

233,622 mi
Last recorded233,622 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 DVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2019 233,622 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2019 233,622 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 128,075 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 128,073 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements writing on background (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements writing on background (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,208 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 114,208 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 102,228 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 102,228 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both outer sills showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,317 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,364 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 85,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,515 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,262 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 41,245 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 33,954 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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EA02 DVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EA02 DVL, 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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EA02 DVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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