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EN02 RXJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,024 mi
Last recorded159,024 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 RXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 159,024 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 159,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 149,349 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,987 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges... 185651588H/T

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak suspect gear box oil ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH rear tyres low and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2018 132,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres wearing on edges... 185651588H/T

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak suspect gear box oil ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH rear tyres low and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine bay covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 121,825 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking coming from backplate (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,682 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pans and chassis box sections (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 115,566 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced little effort (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor pans and chassis box sections (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 108,167 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,101 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,053 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 64,878 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,295 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,882 miles

Park brake cable, slight damage to outside. R/N/S

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,385 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,359 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 34,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EN02 RXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EN02 RXJ, 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 EN02 RXJ registered?

EN02 RXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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