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EU02 OWD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,264 mi
Last recorded94,264 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 94,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Subframe/Beam Axle Front Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Badly Worn on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 94,264 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached Lamp Unit (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Worn on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit and Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Suspension Subframe/Beam Axle Front Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Badly Worn on Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts Worn on Inner Edges/Treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear axle mounting bushes beginning to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,167 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,167 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,944 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper dust cover starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,238 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

front outer sills soft n/s and o/s

Fail 13 Feb 2018 71,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

front outer sills soft n/s and o/s

Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,860 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 65,858 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,688 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,011 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges

Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,011 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres 2mm on outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,687 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre cracking up

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,646 miles

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

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

both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,337 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,566 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2009 30,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 22,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm on outer edge.

small cracks in inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.

front number plate cracked.

n/s/f tyre down to 2mm on outer edge.

small cracks in inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,972 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 OWD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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