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EJZ 5288

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJZ 5288
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 99,858 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 99,858 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,029 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,020 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,125 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear exhaust an mounting corroded

wishbone bushs starting to perish

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,214 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

rear brake pipes surface rust

rear exhaust an mounting corroded

wishbone bushs starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,805 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 35,579 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 27,094 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,442 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2006 6,707 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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EJZ 5288 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJZ 5288, 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 EJZ 5288 registered?

EJZ 5288 is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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