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AY02 JZE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,957 mi
Last recorded86,957 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,957 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 84,616 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill starting too corrode on inner surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 65,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,339 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust (Rear box) deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

grease around offside front CV boot

Pass 11 Feb 2013 52,744 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 48,596 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 48,596 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,278 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,346 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,698 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,697 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,809 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,406 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,592 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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AY02 JZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY02 JZE, 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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AY02 JZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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