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EO02 YKA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,195 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 13 Aug 2012 112,195 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,289 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 95,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn both sides

Fail 24 Jul 2010 95,261 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 93,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,509 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,228 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 62,228 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,441 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 35,593 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 YKA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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