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EK02 WDS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 WDS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018
Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,851 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front of middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front of middle box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,845 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,841 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,750 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,588 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 83,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,864 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 78,856 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside front discs thin on inside

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,368 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 72,368 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,746 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 55,162 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,832 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 431,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 431,259 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 WDS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

EK02 WDS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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