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HG02 ZFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

97,409 mi
Last recorded97,409 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 ZFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 97,409 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front`s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front`s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear's (5.3.2 (d))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 97,337 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front`s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front`s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front`s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear's (5.3.2 (d))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,645 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,121 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (inner ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2023 94,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (inner ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,064 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Damage to both outer sills / Slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 93,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Damage to both outer sills / Slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,010 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo pipe chaffed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint as clamp not fully fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Rear Outer sills weak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,010 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected servo pipe chaffed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint as clamp not fully fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrode outside prescribed area

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Outer sills weak

top engine cover insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2021 91,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover is insecure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 90,826 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover is slightly insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tested in wet conditions

Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 90,826 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine cover is slightly insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tested in wet conditions

Unable to fully inspect brakes and road wheel fixings due to wheel trims being fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 88,748 miles

Coolant level is low

Engine cover is insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 88,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant level is low

Engine cover is insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 87,483 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 87,483 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

washers weak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,412 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

washers weak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,889 miles

nearside washer jet not providing water but offside provides enough for both sides

offside front tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

wipers smeary

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside washer jet not providing water but offside provides enough for both sides

offside front tyre has cut in tread but not deep enough to reach cords

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,069 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,238 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 79,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,578 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 76,911 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,231 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

offside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 8 Jul 2009 65,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,971 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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HG02 ZFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HG02 ZFA, 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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HG02 ZFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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