2002 Citroen Xsara 1.7L Petrol · CN02 AEL
2002 Citroen Xsara (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 82,861 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2016.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Nov 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CN02 AEL Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/05/2015
- 82,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CN02 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Citroen Xsara (CN02 AEL) between April 2006 and May 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”; “Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)”.
CN02 AEL Mileage History
- 25/04/200648,635 mi
- 24/04/200753,653 mi+5,018 mi
- 27/05/200858,186 mi+4,533 mi
- 12/05/200961,595 mi+3,409 mi
- 02/06/201063,575 mi+1,980 mi
- 24/05/201168,240 mi+4,665 mi
- 26/05/201168,271 mi+31 mi
- 18/05/201275,277 mi+7,006 mi
- 21/05/201275,299 mi+22 mi
- 31/05/201378,253 mi+2,954 mi
- 27/05/201428,967 mi-49,286 mi
- 29/05/201582,861 mi+53,894 mi
- 29/05/201582,861 mi
Average of roughly 3,764 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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