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EK02 DWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,845 mi
Last recorded99,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 DWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

front tyres starting to scrub on inner and outer edges of tread. 195/55/15

nearside rear tyre cracking and starting to go out of shape on inner tread.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,346 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on inner tread. cords or ply not showing yet. 195/55/15

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear and perishing.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,624 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres perishing around tread and walls. 195/65/15

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,454 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 70,294 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn severly on outer and inner areas of tread, replacement and rectification of alignment is required

Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,338 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front lower ball joint cover split.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 55,582 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside lower ball joint covers split

rear number plate showing signs of wear but still readable

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,582 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside lower ball joint covers split

rear number plate showing signs of wear but still readable

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,541 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 48,332 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathering badly on outer edge

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in 1 in unrepairable area

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge,going out of shape and cracking up

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,513 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking around inner and outer walls and tread

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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EK02 DWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EK02 DWE, 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 EK02 DWE registered?

EK02 DWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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