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BD52 ZBP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,986 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oily residue on engine

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,924 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 87,318 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 78,190 miles

Both door mirrors secured with adhesive tape

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

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

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

Rear brakes squeal

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,190 miles

Both door mirrors secured with adhesive tape

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

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

Rear brakes squeal

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

drivers door mirror secured with adhesive tape

Fail 22 Oct 2013 71,479 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear brakes squeal/grind

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door mirror secured with adhesive tape

spare tyre excessively split/perished - unsafe to use

Pass 23 Oct 2012 65,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2011 59,520 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside obligatory mirror secured with adhesive tape

offside rear brakes squeal

Fail 18 Oct 2011 59,520 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside obligatory mirror secured with adhesive tape

offside rear brakes squeal

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside obligatory mirror secured with adhesive tape

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,323 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 47,323 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,254 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,254 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,003 miles

all tyres perished in tread area & sidewalls

front brake pads worn low?

Pass 2 Jan 2007 25,974 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,266 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 ZBP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BD52 ZBP, 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 BD52 ZBP registered?

BD52 ZBP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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