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BK52 XCZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,399 mi
Last recorded105,399 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,399 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres perished and wearing slightly on edges

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 105,399 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres perished and wearing slightly on edges

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,466 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,465 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 83,888 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 73,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 73,797 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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,486 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 67,485 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,809 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,808 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,496 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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BK52 XCZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK52 XCZ, 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 BK52 XCZ registered?

BK52 XCZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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