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BD52 DLZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,270 mi
Last recorded84,270 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 DLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 84,270 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Coolant stains to bottom of radiator

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Engine management lamp indicating fault

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,896 miles

suspect air in brake system

Fail 18 Dec 2014 74,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

suspect air in brake system

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr wheel slightly tight to turn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,443 miles

o/s/r indicator losing its colour

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,614 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,425 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads look low

front brake worn & lipped

Fail 6 Dec 2010 41,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads look low

front brake worn & lipped

Pass 2 Dec 2009 32,852 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 32,852 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake discs appear worn

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,443 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 12,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,135 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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BD52 DLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BD52 DLZ, 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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BD52 DLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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