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EU02 OVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,483 mi
Last recorded131,483 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 131,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,218 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread bars

osr sill damaged but structually sound

Pass 22 Apr 2017 125,757 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure.

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread bands.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 125,733 miles

Nearside Rear 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 not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

offside front coil spring fouling on inner wing.

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking in tread bands.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,315 miles

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 121,315 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,197 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 1,952 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear box deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 90,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyres are worn on outer edges but not part of the main tread

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2011 88,197 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 88,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2010 81,857 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 81,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 17 Dec 2009 77,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,225 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,219 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 37,056 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,769 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 OVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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