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EU02 XHG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 XHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,762 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 84,762 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour LAMPS SHOW WHITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour LAMPS SHOW WITE (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,919 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 76,919 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,489 miles

Oil leaks

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,632 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,386 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,791 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,132 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,114 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Oil leak

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to perish

rear lower engine stabilizer bush perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,690 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,460 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in o/s/r a/r/b link rod

Pass 5 Jul 2007 50,505 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 50,500 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

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 XHG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHG, 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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What year was EU02 XHG registered?

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

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