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BP02 ZVZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,018 mi
Last recorded169,018 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 ZVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 169,018 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 168,766 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 135,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

steering noisey / o/s rear light unit damage no white light

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,601 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

middle to rear exhaust minor leak of gases

Fail 30 Nov 2015 132,568 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

middle to rear exhaust minor leak of gases

Pass 24 Nov 2014 126,101 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges..

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

Fail 22 Nov 2014 126,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges..

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 121,671 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 115,593 miles

o/s handbrake cable outer casing damaged but not affecting result

Pass 25 Nov 2011 108,944 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2011 108,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,062 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 57,303 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 57,303 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 ZVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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