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EJ02 FRC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,020 mi
Last recorded127,020 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 FRC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides top mounts tight

no rear seats fitted time off test

Fail 29 Sep 2020 127,016 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded but not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides top mounts tight

no rear seats fitted time off test

Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,705 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,620 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 107,620 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,669 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 99,668 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 93,040 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 93,040 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,131 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 3 Feb 2014 83,105 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2013 76,706 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2013 76,634 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,197 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 59,654 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,600 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision deteriorated/splittig on edge but secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,488 miles

access to boot perscribed area gained through rear seats

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,336 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,983 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 FRC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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