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EN02 YGD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 YGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,347 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,289 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyre's cracking

oil cap not fitted at start of test

oil dip stick broken

oil leak

spare tyre balding outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,042 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyre's cracking

oil cap not fitted at start of test

oil dip stick broken

oil leak

spare tyre balding outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 74,736 miles

brake fluid level half way

front number plate cracked

slight play in both steering arm's

Fail 9 Mar 2015 74,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid level half way

front number plate cracked

slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,835 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

oil dip stick broken and engine cover's insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,834 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

oil dip stick broken and engine cover's insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 58,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,992 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked but n ot exposing ply or chords

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,847 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,847 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,454 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,767 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,659 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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EN02 YGD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN02 YGD registered?

EN02 YGD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is EN02 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN02 YGD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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