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EK02 EKV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,431 mi
Last recorded165,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 EKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 165,431 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems filter insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres

both outer sills soft

Pass 12 Jul 2018 156,911 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 156,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 146,600 miles

rear wish bone bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2017 146,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

rear wish bone bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2016 140,081 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 140,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 134,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 130,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 127,402 miles

Exhaust system joined with rubber sealent. possible fire hazard

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 127,402 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system joined with rubber sealent. possible fire hazard

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 121,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 108,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

rear wiper is split

Fail 30 Mar 2011 108,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper is split

Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,166 miles

front brake dics starting to wear

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,829 miles

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 13 Mar 2008 75,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,193 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 63,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 50,149 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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EK02 EKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EK02 EKV, 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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EK02 EKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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