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BC02 ZBD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,011 mi
Last recorded118,011 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 ZBD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,011 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all around (2.4.A.3)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Nov 2016 118,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all around (2.4.A.3)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,755 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

both rear lamps slightly loose

damp at fuel filter

movement at engine mountings

movement in front axle roll bar links and bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2014 103,044 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,031 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 95,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2013 95,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2012 90,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 90,022 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 82,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,244 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 73,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 60,533 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 51,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 43,114 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 25,724 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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BC02 ZBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BC02 ZBD, 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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BC02 ZBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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