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EF02 VJZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,353 mi
Last recorded148,353 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 148,353 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 148,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 145,325 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 145,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 142,177 miles

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

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

engine antifreeze low.

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish and crack.

oil dipstick broken.

slight play o/s/f steering track rod end.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 142,177 miles

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

engine antifreeze low.

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish and crack.

oil dipstick broken.

slight play o/s/f steering track rod end.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 133,387 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 120,312 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,487 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 75,979 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008
Fail 11 Jun 2008 73,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,132 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 VJZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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