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EJ02 CXE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,842 mi
Last recorded95,842 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,842 miles

front number plate damaged but still readable

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 4 May 2017 93,907 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

small chip in screen less than 40 mm

Pass 5 May 2016 77,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,146 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 64,615 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 64,615 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,039 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 53,387 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2012 53,387 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres slightly low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,274 miles

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

back box is rubbing on body work

both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,055 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,055 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 26,295 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 26,295 miles

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 8 May 2006 20,929 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 CXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ02 CXE, 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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EJ02 CXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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