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DA02 ZGJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,155 mi
Last recorded135,155 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ZGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2014 135,155 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front wiper blades smeer the screen slightly

inside of windscreen dirty causing hazy effect

rear brakes noisy

various rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 124,352 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light illuminated indicating a fault

both front tyre tread wearing outer edges

both rear brake pipes lightly corroded

front air con pipe union corroded

n/s/f seat belt frayed

rear wiper blade missing

steering wheel adjuster (height) not effective when medium pressure applied to steering wheel from the top

Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light illuminated indicating a fault

both front tyre tread wearing outer edges

both rear brake pipes lightly corroded

front air con pipe union corroded

n/s/f seat belt frayed

rear wiper blade missing

steering wheel adjuster (height) not effective when medium pressure applied to steering wheel from the top

Pass 4 Nov 2011 102,943 miles

A/C pipe badly corroded and about to blow off

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 102,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Power steering ram(s) anchorage insecure (2.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

A/C pipe badly corroded and about to blow off

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 91,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres are wearing slightly more on outside edges

front anti roll bar not fitted in correct position

nearside front tyre is wearing close to legal limit and is scrubbed off on both edges

offside front anti roll bar link bottom joint rubber boot has split

offside front spring slightly corroded

offside front tyre is wearing close to legal limit and is scrubbed off on both edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 91,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are wearing slightly more on outside edges

front anti roll bar not fitted in correct position

nearside front tyre is wearing close to legal limit and is scrubbed off on both edges

offside front anti roll bar link bottom joint rubber boot has split

offside front spring slightly corroded

offside front tyre is wearing close to legal limit and is scrubbed off on both edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 80,095 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 80,095 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,151 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 70,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,718 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DA02 ZGJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA02 ZGJ, 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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DA02 ZGJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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