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EJ02 ALU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,144 mi
Last recorded145,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 145,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads worn low

left hand door mirror secured with tape

left hand front fog lamp glass broken

left hand front tyre worn 2.00mm and also worn smooth on outer shoulders advise replacment

right hand front tyre won to 3.00mm and also worn smooth on inner shoulder advise replacment

right hand rear tyre worn to 3.00mm

Fail 6 Jun 2013 145,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pads worn low

left hand door mirror secured with tape

left hand front fog lamp glass broken

left hand front tyre worn 2.00mm and also worn smooth on outer shoulders advise replacment

right hand front tyre won to 3.00mm and also worn smooth on inner shoulder advise replacment

right hand rear tyre worn to 3.00mm

Fail 29 May 2012 133,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 133,556 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 121,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 121,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 98,095 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 98,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 81,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,938 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,382 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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EJ02 ALU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ02 ALU, 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 EJ02 ALU registered?

EJ02 ALU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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