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ET02 MKF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 MKF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 86,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wishbone bushes perished

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded and weak

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 77,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlight has a poor image

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 77,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside headlight has a poor image

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,378 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 69,285 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,754 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe rusting

Wet under engine area

Fail 29 Jul 2019 64,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe rusting

Wet under engine area

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,250 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,080 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Stabilizer rubber splitting

Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,080 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Stabilizer rubber splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,765 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,888 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,888 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,541 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,419 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,419 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,848 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Aug 2012 44,847 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 44,637 miles

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

Airbag lamp on

Power steering pump noisy

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 May 2011 41,892 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,147 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 Jun 2010 39,147 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 32,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,876 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

front tyres are low on tread & worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,535 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 MKF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MKF, 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 ET02 MKF registered?

ET02 MKF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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