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EF02 DZT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,468 mi
Last recorded115,468 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 DZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 115,468 miles

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

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2015 115,468 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,869 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

lower engine stabilser mount weak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 103,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

clutch pedel rubber missing

lower engine stabilser mount weak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,970 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre lummpy on tread

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 92,970 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre lummpy on tread

o/s/r tyre slight cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight perishing on rear tyres

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight perishing on rear tyres

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,593 miles

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 66,525 miles

o/s park brake cable has split outer casing

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,882 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,730 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,635 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,790 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 41,760 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre is starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,822 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 32,737 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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EF02 DZT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EF02 DZT, 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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EF02 DZT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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