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FY02 DZN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 DZN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 117,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

jagged edge on o/s/r light cluster taped over

n/s mirror body missing

Fail 10 Apr 2014 117,789 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s mirror body missing

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,885 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

cooling fan noisey - fouling

Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,832 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

cooling fan noisey - fouling

Fail 14 Apr 2012 87,644 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers worn

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2012 87,644 miles

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

front wipers worn

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2011 81,157 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Apr 2011 81,144 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 67,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror taped on but secure at present

unable to see front brakes

Fail 19 Apr 2010 67,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside door mirror taped on but secure at present

unable to see front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,303 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

pas rack damp

rear exhaust baffles collapsed

rear exhaust blowing at join

Fail 16 Apr 2009 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads and discs worn

pas rack damp

rear exhaust baffles collapsed

rear exhaust blowing at join

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,244 miles

centre exhaust section baffles collapsed

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,244 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust section baffles collapsed

osr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2007 35,665 miles

* Slightly damp around steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,595 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 13,847 miles

unable to see front brake pads

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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FY02 DZN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FY02 DZN, 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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FY02 DZN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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