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DK02 ZBV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,940 mi
Last recorded118,940 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 ZBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 118,940 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 118,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 114,743 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 114,743 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisey

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,218 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 111,214 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 103,089 miles

1/5 high level brake light not working

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

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

Oil leak

engine cover rubbing coolant hose

Fail 29 Dec 2014 103,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

1/5 high level brake light not working

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,514 miles

n/s/f tyre signs of perishing

Fail 29 Mar 2013 76,514 miles

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

n/s/f tyre signs of perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,266 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,266 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,101 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 42,922 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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)

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

advise nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking is apparent on tyre sidewall and within the tread area

offside rear tyre is perished and cracking is apparent within the tread area and sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,712 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,808 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 30,025 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 28,412 miles

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

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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DK02 ZBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DK02 ZBV, 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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DK02 ZBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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