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ET02 ZKO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

140,736 mi
Last recorded140,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 ZKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 140,736 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded at front, not prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2024 137,044 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 137,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded, not a prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,301 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside sill slightly corroded at rear

Fail 14 Jul 2023 133,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside sill slightly corroded at rear

Pass 29 Jul 2022 128,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside sills corroded at front

Fail 21 Jul 2022 128,132 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside sills corroded at front

Pass 19 Jul 2021 123,621 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at front

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2021 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside outer sills corroded at front

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2020 121,457 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 121,457 miles

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,056 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2018 112,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,112 miles

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

windscreen has damage in zone A

Fail 30 Jun 2017 107,112 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage in zone A

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,766 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 101,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,865 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 92,071 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 92,071 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,096 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 87,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,002 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,665 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,313 miles

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

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 5 Jul 2010 68,313 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 24 Jun 2009 60,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2008 551,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 51,019 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,496 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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ET02 ZKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 ET02 ZKO, 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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ET02 ZKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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