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BN52 ZSZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,168 mi
Last recorded165,168 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 ZSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 165,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 165,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 157,547 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 157,547 miles

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))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 157,262 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 148,326 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 148,325 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,870 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 133,504 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 118,757 miles

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.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 118,648 miles

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.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 105,306 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 105,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,024 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,296 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,248 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,481 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,348 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 22,408 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 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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