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EN51 ZDM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 ZDM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 99,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,669 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 90,669 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,169 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 84,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,289 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 71,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 71,193 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,438 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,840 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 55,892 miles

Rear ehxaust box hitting towing bar every time when start and stop engine.

Tyre depth thred on both front tyres down to 3mm. Advice replace tyres.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust box badly corroded, and slightly blowing. Advice repolace.

Tyre depth thred on both front tyres down to 3mm. Advice replace tyres.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 44,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,242 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 35,234 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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EN51 ZDM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EN51 ZDM, 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 EN51 ZDM registered?

EN51 ZDM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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The MOT history for EN51 ZDM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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