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ET02 MGO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 MGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 97,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,773 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre, no cords showing.

oil leak.

slight plat in n/s/f anti-roll link.

slight play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint.

water ingress into rear numberplate - not effecting lettering.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 77,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

frunt brake discs worn below min thicknes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,480 miles

power steering pipes starting to leak but not excessive at the time of test.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 70,480 miles

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

power steering pipes starting to leak but not excessive at the time of test.

Fail 19 Aug 2011 64,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedle rubber mising

nsr tyre side wall has small cracking no cords showing

Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,332 miles

clutch pedle rubber mising

nsr tyre side wall has small cracking no cords showing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,837 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,011 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,149 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 44,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,489 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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ET02 MGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET02 MGO, 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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ET02 MGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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