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EX02 CVF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,516 mi
Last recorded174,516 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 CVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 174,516 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 168,916 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 164,817 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 155,827 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 150,054 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 141,937 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Track rod end bush has slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 131,943 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 16 May 2016 131,943 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,255 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2015 119,212 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 106,660 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 106,660 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,539 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,574 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,574 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,023 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,976 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 54,907 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,186 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 CVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

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

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