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EF02 FTA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,137 mi
Last recorded127,137 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 127,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,299 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s & o/s steering rack inner joints free play

n/s/f tyre wearing outer tread

oil leak at engine area

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 124,296 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s & o/s steering rack inner joints free play

n/s/f tyre wearing outer tread

oil leak at engine area

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,352 miles

Offside Rear cracks on side wall

Offside slight play steering rack

Fail 15 Feb 2016 117,350 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (marked with crayon) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s slow (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear cracks on side wall

Offside slight play steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,556 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 110,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre 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)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage to o/s/r sill but not holed

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s rear axle (front) bushes slight play & slightly worn

slight engine misfire

Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,691 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

hard to inspect front brake pads

n/s & o/s rear axle (front) bushes slight play & slightly worn

slight engine misfire

Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,263 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake noisy

Fail 28 Feb 2012 97,262 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,585 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,169 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 76,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 58,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 45,390 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 FTA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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