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EU02 OVX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,499 mi
Last recorded144,499 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 OVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 130,823 miles

boot lock faulty gained access through rear seats

o/s/rear brake pipe rusty

parking brake outer cable split

Fail 3 Feb 2016 130,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

boot lock faulty gained access through rear seats

o/s/rear brake pipe rusty

parking brake outer cable split

parking brake travel high

Pass 26 Jan 2015 115,240 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

o/s steering rack gaiter full of oil

tailgate lock not working (gained access through rear seats)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 100,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pads appear low

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge

suspect power steering leak under car oily

Fail 31 Jan 2014 100,523 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pads appear low

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge

suspect power steering leak under car oily

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,635 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,635 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,198 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,198 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 49,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 43,732 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,567 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 OVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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