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EK02 XNJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,660 mi
Last recorded101,660 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 XNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,660 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has cut in the tread, but not in excess of requirements

Fail 19 Dec 2016 101,656 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has cut in the tread, but not in excess of requirements

Pass 6 Dec 2015 94,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF and OSF lower rear wishbone bushes perishing slightly.

NSF tyre scrubbing slightly on inner edge.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Undercarriage front to rear and also across rear axle, metal brake pipes corroded. Pipes also greased in areas not allowing complete inspection.

Pass 7 May 2013 83,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear wiper torn

Fail 2 May 2013 83,955 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

lock to lock operation stiff when turned manually with the vehicle in a raised position

rear wiper torn

o/s/r tyre badly mishapen

Pass 10 Apr 2012 78,912 miles

front brake discs excessively worn

Fail 10 Apr 2012 78,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs excessively worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,142 miles

front brake discs are corroded

lower engine mount insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear silencer body heat sheild is insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2010 63,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer body heat sheild is insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 41,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 32,488 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 XNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNJ, 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 XNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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