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DJZ 3688

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

67,207 mi
Last recorded67,207 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 3688
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 67,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits poss due too exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

both rear tyres age cracking on sidewalls

Pass 3 Aug 2015 63,216 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 63,216 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,314 miles

Front discs pitted

Unable to see front pads

Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,314 miles

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

Front discs pitted

Unable to see front pads

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,599 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front door check strap broken

Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front door check strap broken

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,791 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2012 52,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,095 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 49,094 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,944 miles

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON EDGES

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,354 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 36,708 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,751 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 26,751 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 21,436 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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DJZ 3688 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DJZ 3688, 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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DJZ 3688 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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