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EF02 HZG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,016 mi
Last recorded88,016 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,016 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 88,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,443 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 72,763 miles

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

nearside rear tyre getting near to wear bars.

Pass 14 May 2015 68,107 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 63,737 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2013 58,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,460 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 51,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,236 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,150 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,150 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

cracks on offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,098 miles

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,170 miles

cracks on offside rear tyre outer wall.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 35,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cracks on offside rear outer wall.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,152 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 30,152 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2005 24,347 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 24,347 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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 HZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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