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EX02 CSY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 CSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,412 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front starting to crack on sidewalls

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,448 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,948 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,178 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,368 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 2 Mar 2012 91,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,123 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,123 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,289 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 73,289 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,056 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 51,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,811 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 CSY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

EX02 CSY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is EX02 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 CSY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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