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EF02 EBG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,897 mi
Last recorded102,897 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 EBG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,897 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 102,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,724 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,084 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,383 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,262 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,894 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 56,855 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,245 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,793 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EF02 EBG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF02 EBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF02 EBG registered?

EF02 EBG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is EF02 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 EBG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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