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EK02 ZWY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,552 mi
Last recorded198,552 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 ZWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 198,552 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 191,182 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 177,091 miles

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

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR "TAPED" UP

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 162,957 miles

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR SECURED VIA TAPE

Fail 7 Jun 2013 162,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F DOOR MIRROR SECURED VIA TAPE

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 148,175 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL NOT DEEP ENOUGHT TO REACH CORDS

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 13 Jun 2012 148,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE+OUTSIDE EDGES

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL NOT DEEP ENOUGHT TO REACH CORDS

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

Fail 21 Jun 2011 136,704 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS SPLIT

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 21 Jun 2011 136,704 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST BOOTS SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ROD

Pass 24 Jun 2010 119,790 miles

Nearside and offside front wipers

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,589 miles

o/s mirror repaired with tape

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2009 102,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s mirror repaired with tape

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

spare tyre worn low

Pass 25 Jun 2008 84,818 miles

o/s/f brake dragging slightly

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2007 61,786 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,223 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 45,223 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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EK02 ZWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK02 ZWY, 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 EK02 ZWY registered?

EK02 ZWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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The MOT history for EK02 ZWY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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