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BN02 ZKV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,247 mi
Last recorded144,247 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 ZKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 144,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 144,247 miles

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

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

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

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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,856 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 122,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 112,026 miles

offside front seatbelt twisted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 112,026 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

offside front seatbelt twisted

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,999 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 96,659 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 80,028 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 79,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant leak from cap

Fail 30 Jan 2010 79,477 miles

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,617 miles

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

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

o/s sill damaged

oil level very low

Fail 17 Feb 2009 66,617 miles

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

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

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

o/s sill damaged

oil level very low

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,928 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,978 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,093 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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BN02 ZKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZKV, 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 BN02 ZKV registered?

BN02 ZKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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