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EF02 ECA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,940 mi
Last recorded56,940 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 ECA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,940 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 53,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 46,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 41,033 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,367 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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EF02 ECA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF02 ECA, 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 EF02 ECA registered?

EF02 ECA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is EF02 ECA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF02 ECA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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