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EF02 VJA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,736 mi
Last recorded61,736 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VJA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 61,736 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 61,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

both rear indicator light slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 53,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 46,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp loose and blowing around joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 46,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear clamp loose and blowing around joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 30,971 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 30,137 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 30,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,623 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 29,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,025 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 22,293 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to split/crack. no cords exposed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre starting to split/crack. no cords exposed

Pass 22 May 2012 18,386 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 13,477 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 11,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 7,359 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 VJA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

EF02 VJA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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