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EA02 GBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 GBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 99,442 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,269 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s washer jet inoperative

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,163 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s washer jet inoperative

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,476 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper blade splitting at ends

Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,476 miles

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s wiper blade splitting at ends

rear silencer repaired by tape

Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,123 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front antiroll bar link boots split/torn

o/s wiper blade perishing

washer bottle split and leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2011 76,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front antiroll bar link boots split/torn

engine managment light 'on'

o/s wiper blade perishing

washer bottle split and leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 65,905 miles

auxillary drive belt shredding

engine management light on

nearside front wheel catching wheel arch liner

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxillary drive belt shredding

engine management light on

nearside front wheel catching wheel arch liner

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,370 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 36,499 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 GBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA02 GBX, 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 GBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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