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DG02 ZVR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,465 mi
Last recorded157,465 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 ZVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 157,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 153,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Axel and all components corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Oct 2022 153,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Axel and all components corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 152,086 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 148,921 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 148,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 144,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 136,892 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2018 136,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2017 125,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 110,826 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 97,533 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 97,533 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 94,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

evedence of possable minor corrosion of both sills at front end,bubbling of painted surface

Pass 30 May 2014 94,571 miles

evedence of possable minor corrosion of both sills at front end,bubbling of painted surface

Pass 15 May 2013 92,438 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 92,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 89,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 89,405 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 84,877 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,877 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,877 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,238 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 67,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 54,756 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 51,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 43,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DG02 ZVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DG02 ZVR, 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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DG02 ZVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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