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EK02 ZXO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,216 mi
Last recorded118,216 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 ZXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 118,216 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 118,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,502 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 117,483 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 115,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,789 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 111,156 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,232 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 104,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,097 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 99,853 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 99,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,011 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,350 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,526 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2008 56,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,159 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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EK02 ZXO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXO, 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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EK02 ZXO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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