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AY02 JZW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,445 mi
Last recorded149,445 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 149,445 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 149,444 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement insircure (6.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure os,ns (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 138,695 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 128,799 miles

rear break pipes forming corriossion

Fail 24 Sep 2013 128,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear break pipes forming corriossion

Pass 24 Jul 2012 126,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 126,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 120,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 120,085 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,433 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 102,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 80,094 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 67,915 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 JZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY02 JZW, 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 JZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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