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DE02 ZBT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ZBT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 139,570 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 139,562 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,589 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 133,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,056 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 115,056 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 98,117 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2011 84,624 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 73,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 73,162 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,865 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,113 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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DE02 ZBT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DE02 ZBT, 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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What year was DE02 ZBT registered?

DE02 ZBT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is DE02 ZBT safe to buy?

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