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BJ52 ZTH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,557 mi
Last recorded160,557 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZTH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 160,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working ALL stop lamps not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 143,442 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 15 Nov 2016 143,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside body damage

Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside body damage

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 99,026 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,446 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 70,506 miles

front brake discs worn slightley

Fail 5 May 2011 70,506 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightley

Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,307 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,307 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2009 48,871 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated and cracking in tread 1856515h

Pass 6 May 2008 37,751 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,683 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 35,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 30,149 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 30,081 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 22,679 miles

both front tyres in-side and out-side edges just visable tread all the rest 1.6mm+

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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BJ52 ZTH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ52 ZTH, 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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BJ52 ZTH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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