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EO02 YFU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

94,998 mi
Last recorded94,998 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 YFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,998 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage Inside 'A' Zone - 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 94,998 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Damage Inside 'A' Zone - 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers and under body trays

wiper mark on screen

Fail 10 Nov 2017 94,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine bay covers and under body trays

wiper mark on screen

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,549 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,548 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside anti roll bar link gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,658 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,780 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 89,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,623 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,935 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 83,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,831 miles

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

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

spsre wheel carrier is loose

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,041 miles

Exhaust baffles noisy, rear exhaust heavily corroded and starting to blow

N/s front wiper starting to split

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

O/s front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,041 miles

Exhaust baffles noisy, rear exhaust heavily corroded and starting to blow

N/s front wiper starting to split

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

O/s front tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

No spare wheel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 27 Jul 2009 71,812 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

No spare wheel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded

Rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 63,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 51,450 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 51,411 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2006 40,988 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 YFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 YFU, 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 EO02 YFU registered?

EO02 YFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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