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BN02 ZNB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,422 miles

slight corrrosion on front to rear metal brake pipe

very slight play in o/s/front lower ball joint

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,350 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 78,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,529 miles

n/s front tyre app.limits and has cuts in the side wall

o/s/front lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2012 70,529 miles

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

n/s front tyre app.limits and has cuts in the side wall

o/s/front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,893 miles

o/s/front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,893 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,549 miles

possible engine mount worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2008 42,555 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear and nearside rear outer tyre walls slightly perished

Fail 13 Mar 2007 36,396 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls slightley perished

Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,277 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 ZNB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

BN02 ZNB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 ZNB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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