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EF52 ZZJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,417 mi
Last recorded133,417 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 ZZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 133,417 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 124,167 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,061 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,633 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 89,840 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,222 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 85,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 76,623 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 73,594 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 73,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 70,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,353 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,353 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

change pads when changing discs

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,067 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,851 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,385 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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EF52 ZZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EF52 ZZJ, 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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What year was EF52 ZZJ registered?

EF52 ZZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is EF52 ZZJ safe to buy?

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