MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light cluster loose but still secure
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear light cluster loose but still secure
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light cluster taped up but still seure
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light cluster taped up but still seure
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1. Nearside and offside side repeaters turning white.
2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.
3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.
4. Slight damage to front windscreen.
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate is dim (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
1. Nearside and offside side repeaters turning white.
2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.
3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.
4. Slight damage to front windscreen.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER JOIN (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken, possibly showing white light (1.1.A.3d)
engine top cover insecure
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken, possibly showing white light (1.1.A.3d)
engine top cover insecure
no seats in rear of vehicle, rear seat belts not checked
Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BN52 ZSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 ZSZ, 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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BN52 ZSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2002.
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