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EA02 XBC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,388 mi
Last recorded146,388 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 146,388 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 146,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 185/60x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 139,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills rusty and have had repairs

Fail 11 Oct 2017 139,828 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills rusty and have had repairs

Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,186 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2016 135,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 130,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 31 Oct 2014 125,305 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 125,305 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,235 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 119,230 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

eml light indicateing an engine fault

Pass 23 Oct 2012 110,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat in poor condition

front inner brake pads appear low - inspection rec.

front seat belts are slightly freyed

n/s/r tyre is ex. deteriorated and close to wear indicators

o/s/r tyre is wearing on the shoulders

Pass 2 Nov 2011 101,181 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 91,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,299 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,043 miles

Brake padel floppy, but secured at present moment.

Rear number plate start to deteriorate, but characters still readable.

There is a stone chip in zone B of windscreen. Not exceeding legal limit.

Unable to check for condition N/s/rear seat belt and seat as child seat fitted.

Fail 12 Sep 2008 67,043 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake padel floppy, but secured at present moment.

Rear number plate start to deteriorate, but characters still readable.

There is a stone chip in zone B of windscreen. Not exceeding legal limit.

Unable to check for condition N/s/rear seat belt and seat as child seat fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,938 miles

left hand door mirror loose

Pass 20 Oct 2005 25,877 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 XBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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