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EF02 HZS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 HZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,677 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

engine low on oil and noisey

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2016 81,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres age cracking

engine low on oil and noisey

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,662 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking up on outer edge

small cut in nearside front tyre outer wall also cracking up on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,288 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking up on outer wall

Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,288 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking up on outer wall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,857 miles

small cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,857 miles

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

small cut in outer wall n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,551 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 59,367 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,128 miles

right hand rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

Fail 21 Jul 2009 54,128 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear and front silencer assemblys badly corroded and blowing

right hand rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner shoulder

Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,103 miles

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

slight scratching to screen

tailpipe rusted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,103 miles

slight scratching to screen

tailpipe rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,704 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 38,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,899 miles

left hand front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

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 HZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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