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EU02 MVF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,620 mi
Last recorded117,620 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 MVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 117,620 miles

All lights are fluctuating (dim to bright)

Both front tyres worn to 0mm on outer edges and inner edges

Both rear tyres are cracked and showing signs of age

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake is slightly binding

Fail 14 Feb 2018 117,620 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All lights are fluctuating (dim to bright)

Both front tyres worn to 0mm on outer edges and inner edges

Both rear tyres are cracked and showing signs of age

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,775 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 107,775 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 95,947 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose on centre box

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,086 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2012 83,325 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,868 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 78,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,210 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 74,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

vehicle is fitted with lower engine cover

Fail 12 Feb 2009 70,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

vehicle is fitted with lower engine cover

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 65,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 61,421 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 MVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EU02 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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