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EX02 COH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,040 mi
Last recorded146,040 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 COH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 146,040 miles

slight play to n/s front lower ball joint.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 145,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases union (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases union (7.1.2)

slight play to n/s front lower ball joint.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 135,470 miles

Offside Front door mirror taped up

Offside oil leak unknown

front number -plate cracked

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 3 Nov 2015 135,470 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door mirror taped up

Offside oil leak unknown

front number -plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m

offside front tyre wearing 2m/m

offside rear tyre wearing 2 m/m

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 126,391 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2014 126,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,107 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 104,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,098 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 94,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 94,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,961 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 82,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 70,228 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 63,524 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,524 miles

rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,630 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,742 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 30,921 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 COH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 COH, 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 COH registered?

EX02 COH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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