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DJZ 7343

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJZ 7343
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 147,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 129,921 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 129,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 121,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre walls cracked

Fail 16 Jan 2014 121,749 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre walls cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2013 117,120 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2013 117,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,873 miles

O/S/F Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Spare Wheel Fitted N/S/F

Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,873 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Spare Wheel Fitted N/S/F

Pass 24 Aug 2010 96,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,437 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 79,437 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,332 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,330 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,889 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 7343 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple 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 DJZ 7343, 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 7343 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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