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BN02 DBZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,073 mi
Last recorded132,073 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 DBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 132,073 miles

damage to n\s\r bumper

Fail 17 Apr 2019 132,073 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage to n\s\r bumper

Pass 6 Apr 2018 128,610 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 128,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,198 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 125,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 121,089 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 121,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,693 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,158 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 113,268 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 113,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,671 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 109,671 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 107,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 104,631 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint rubber boot split.

Pass 15 May 2009 98,291 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit (195/55 x 15 85V)

Pass 2 May 2008 93,143 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 93,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 18 May 2007 84,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 84,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

boot detatched from n/s anti roll bar link

minor oil leak from engine

rear brake pads appear low

trims loose in engine bay

Pass 19 May 2006 75,509 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 75,509 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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BN02 DBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BN02 DBZ, 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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BN02 DBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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