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BN52 RZF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,058 mi
Last recorded114,058 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RZF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 114,058 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,055 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,987 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working cable snapped (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake application uneven see disks condition on advisory sheet (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Sep 2014 101,636 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2013 94,827 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking at rear.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre tread feathered.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 81,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,151 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,866 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 69,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,007 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,010 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/front lower arm rear bush is starting to split.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,205 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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BN52 RZF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN52 RZF, 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 BN52 RZF registered?

BN52 RZF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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