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BD02 CTZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2011 132,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 132,209 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 115,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 77,549 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 111,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 96,709 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 80,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 64,204 miles

pipe from power steering pump worn

Pass 31 May 2006 49,775 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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BD02 CTZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD02 CTZ, 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 BD02 CTZ registered?

BD02 CTZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BD02 CTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 CTZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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