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EX02 AUF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,017 mi
Last recorded38,017 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 AUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 38,017 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 38,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,339 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt un clipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 36,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 36,852 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,343 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 36,341 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 35,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 34,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

spare tyre cracking / split

Pass 10 Apr 2018 33,822 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,208 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 32,312 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,124 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,036 miles

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,224 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 24,224 miles

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

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,270 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 22,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 19,886 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,190 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 13,628 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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EX02 AUF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX02 AUF, 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 EX02 AUF registered?

EX02 AUF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is EX02 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 AUF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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