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EK02 PFY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,453 mi
Last recorded32,453 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 PFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 32,453 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,219 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /rear cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 31,676 miles

off side sill /cover is corroded at rear

Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

off side sill is starting to corrode at rear

Fail 1 Apr 2022 31,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

off side sill is starting to corrode at rear

Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases is starting to get rusted & thin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 27,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 26,585 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 26,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 25,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,730 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,981 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,981 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,717 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 17,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,836 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 15,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,336 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 PFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

EK02 PFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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