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EO02 YFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,107 mi
Last recorded205,107 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 YFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 May 2021 205,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe / rear silncer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished but no canvas showing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

Pass 4 May 2020 198,642 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 191,058 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge!, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level, (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 183,303 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 183,267 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack or pipe leaking at joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 168,290 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 168,290 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 156,310 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 156,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 144,578 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres dot 1996

Pass 22 May 2013 129,143 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 129,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 116,365 miles

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

both front outer sills corroding + nsf corroding

Pass 11 May 2011 108,717 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 7 May 2011 108,509 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 24 May 2010 97,227 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

two secondhand tyres fitted to rear

Fail 20 May 2010 97,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 86,620 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 77,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 66,109 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 66,098 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 May 2006 54,349 miles

rear wiper split

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 YFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFN, 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 YFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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