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EY02 MTV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,035 mi
Last recorded132,035 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 MTV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,035 miles

Both headlamp beam images could be better

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 127,343 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 120,679 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 105,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing mirror damaged but secured with tape.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 96,447 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 96,447 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wiper blade split at ends

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,513 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 85,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,639 miles

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre on limit

Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,639 miles

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

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,273 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,416 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,877 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 38,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EY02 MTV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EY02 MTV, 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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EY02 MTV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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