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EK02 EMV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,495 mi
Last recorded96,495 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 96,495 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x two ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage.

Fail 10 May 2022 96,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all brake lights. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x two ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lamp lens slight damage.

Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 89,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 9,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,705 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 47,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,197 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,401 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,633 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,950 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,508 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,365 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,493 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,875 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 EMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

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

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