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EK02 VYR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,691 mi
Last recorded113,691 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 VYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 113,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside side repeater slightly white.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 113,691 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside side repeater slightly white.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,309 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Nov 2012 78,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,871 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 69,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 69,783 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 59,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,545 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 53,990 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 48,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,844 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 VYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

EK02 VYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EK02 VYR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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