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BP02 ZTY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,739 mi
Last recorded110,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ZTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,739 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near steering rack, requires further investigation (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 110,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65H15 (4.1.D.1b)

Engine oil on minimum level

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking, 185/65H15

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage near steering rack, requires further investigation (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,104 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 105,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,444 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 91,775 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,686 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 77,112 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 77,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 59,968 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 59,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,851 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 32,627 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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BP02 ZTY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BP02 ZTY, 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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BP02 ZTY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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