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ET02 MHM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,896 mi
Last recorded128,896 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 MHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 128,896 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

battery loose

o/s/ r tyre perished

Fail 15 Jun 2012 128,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

battery loose

o/s/ r tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 117,857 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

drivers mirror case tapped together

front suspension squeaks

rear discs worn

rear tyres perrished

spare tyre illegal

Fail 17 Jun 2011 117,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

drivers mirror case tapped together

front suspension squeaks

rear discs worn

rear tyres perrished

spare tyre illegal

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,135 miles

exhaust in poor condition and slightly leaking

some play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 17 Jun 2009 896,402 miles

exhaust smoke level still high after system purged

n/s/f antiroll bar link rod has slight play in ball joint

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer joint, pipe corroded

slight play in front lower ball joints, o/s has split dust cover

Fail 17 Jun 2009 89,640 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)

exhaust smoke level still high after system purged

n/s/f antiroll bar link rod has slight play in ball joint

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer joint, pipe corroded

slight play in front lower ball joints, o/s has split dust cover

spare tyre not serviceable

Fail 19 Jun 2008 80,525 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Spare tyre defective

some free lift in n/s/f shock-absorber/suspension leg

Pass 19 Jun 2008 80,525 miles

Spare tyre defective

some free lift in n/s/f shock-absorber/suspension leg

Fail 17 Jun 2008 80,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front disc pads worn thin, front discs worn, advise replace both

rear disc pads worn thin, rear discs in poor condition, advise replace both

some free lift in n/s/f shock-absorber/suspension leg

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,336 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 60,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 60,418 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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ET02 MHM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 ET02 MHM, 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 MHM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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