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EO02 AAE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,051 mi
Last recorded131,051 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 AAE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 131,051 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear /nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside /rear wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,072 miles

both outer sills going weak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven 47% (3.7.B.2)

both outer sills going weak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust strap snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 2 Jan 2015 115,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust strap snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills weak

power steering slight heavy at idle

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both outer sill weak

unable to fully see fromt pads

Pass 30 Dec 2011 92,496 miles

unable to see front pads

front tyres close to the markers

Fail 29 Dec 2011 92,485 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres close to the markers

unable to see front pads

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,813 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 77,063 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,917 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 69,917 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 62,968 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 54,616 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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EO02 AAE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 EO02 AAE, 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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EO02 AAE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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