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EF02 TZB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,314 mi
Last recorded144,314 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 TZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 144,314 miles

Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside outer sills tender and weak (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 144,314 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Position lamps do not operate with headlamps extinguished (1.1.A.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Registration plate lamps do not operate with headlamps extinguished (1.1.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion Nearside and offside outer sills tender and weak (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 142,305 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 134,977 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 129,249 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 129,249 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,502 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 117,502 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,354 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,553 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 81,570 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 72,021 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 59,706 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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EF02 TZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZB, 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 TZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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