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BD52 ZBR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,431 mi
Last recorded135,431 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZBR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 135,431 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2017 135,417 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,197 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 127,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 119,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 112,095 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 112,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside and offside front tyres are cracking on sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre has small cuts.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Apr 2013 103,955 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside and offside front tyres are cracking on sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre has small cuts.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 89,855 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 89,728 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

engine under tray loose

sevice light on

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,853 miles

spare wheel insecure.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,420 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 73,420 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 59,747 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 59,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jun 2006 29,612 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,353 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 ZBR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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