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EX02 COU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,547 mi
Last recorded87,547 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,225 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,817 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,049 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,049 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,640 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,625 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,644 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 41,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,905 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 24,569 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 COU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

EX02 COU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is EX02 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 COU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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