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EA02 NUV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,943 mi
Last recorded135,943 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 NUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 135,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 129,737 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section rear end (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer sills corroded

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing/deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 124,760 miles

Front brakes wearing

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2018 124,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi downpipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brakes wearing

Front coil springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2017 118,714 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

offside outer sill corroded outside pescribed area

Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

offside outer sill corroded outside pescribed area

Pass 1 Oct 2016 113,977 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2016 113,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip slightly loose (2.5.C.1a)

Offside tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly worn

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slightly worn

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2014 95,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 95,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,080 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,022 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,080 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,305 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 40,152 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,420 miles

both front tyres have outer edges starting to wear

both front wiper blades starting to smear

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 NUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EA02 NUV, 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 EA02 NUV registered?

EA02 NUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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