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BF02 BZG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

199,276 mi
Last recorded199,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 BZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 199,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f spring fouling inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Jan 2025 199,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f spring fouling inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Nov 2023 191,383 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at rear box entry pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR brake low in working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 191,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached NSF lower pinch bolt not long enough to allow nut to be considered secure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached NSF bottom ball joint pinch bolt not fully tightened allowing vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust blow at rear box entry pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSR brake low in working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 182,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 182,481 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f to centre outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 174,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 174,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 169,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 161,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,225 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,049 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 139,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 16 Feb 2016 128,891 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

item removed from drivers view

Fail 15 Feb 2016 128,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section within 30cm of seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

advise check wheel alignment ( tyre wear)

item removed from drivers view

Pass 21 Feb 2015 118,398 miles

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

nearside front sill is corroded but not in any perscribed areas

Fail 21 Feb 2015 118,398 miles

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

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

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

nearside front sill is corroded but not in any perscribed areas

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,641 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 108,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,081 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 85,938 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 85,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,153 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,620 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,827 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,819 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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BF02 BZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BF02 BZG, 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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BF02 BZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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