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DS02 ZRY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,371 mi
Last recorded94,371 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 ZRY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 94,371 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

engine top cover loose

exhaust middle pipe corroded and slight blow

exhaust rear joint clamp corroded

n/s/f outer sill beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs [inner faces]

Fail 27 Jun 2012 94,370 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

engine top cover loose

exhaust middle pipe corroded and slight blow

exhaust rear joint clamp corroded

n/s/f outer sill beginning to corrode

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs [inner faces]

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,854 miles

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

abs warning lamp illuminated when vehicle presented however did not illuminate during test.

under bonnet engine cover insecure

Fail 6 Jul 2011 89,854 miles

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

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

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

abs warning lamp illuminated when vehicle presented however did not illuminate during test.

under bonnet engine cover insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,023 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 5 Jul 2010 84,023 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,898 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 3mm

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

unable to fully inspect steering rack due to engine covers

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,800 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 69,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 62,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 62,104 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,058 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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DS02 ZRY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DS02 ZRY, 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 DS02 ZRY registered?

DS02 ZRY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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