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EO02 YFY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,026 mi
Last recorded114,026 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,026 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 114,026 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 228,581 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 228,581 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offdide and nearside sills

offside and nearside suspension drop links starting to knock

Fail 7 Feb 2014 94,181 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to offdide and nearside sills

offside and nearside suspension drop links starting to knock

Pass 16 Feb 2013 87,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,168 miles

both front tyres wearing low 2.22mm right hand and 2.82mm left hand side

rear silencer starting to blow

two bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

both front tyres wearing low 2.22mm right hand and 2.82mm left hand side

rear silencer starting to blow

two bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,619 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking to side walls.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 69,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear door will not open from the outside

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,047 miles

offside rear door will not open from the outside

Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,718 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,718 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,875 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 47,082 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 47,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,665 miles

left hand rear tyre worn to legal limit

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 YFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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