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EU02 MTV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,394 mi
Last recorded164,394 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 MTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 164,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 160,568 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 155,919 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2016 150,759 miles

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Oct 2015 146,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 142,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,507 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 4 Nov 2013 133,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2013 118,372 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover is slightly damaged

o/s/f link bar dust cover is slightly damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,241 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 113,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 102,325 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 86,833 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 77,815 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 77,806 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,282 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 54,163 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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EU02 MTV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU02 MTV, 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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EU02 MTV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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