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BV02 GSZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,357 mi
Last recorded127,357 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,357 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 127,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x3 (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,753 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Nov 2015 123,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,669 miles

Anti slip slightly worn.

Both front wheels geomatry incorrect but not fouling.Checked suspension componants.

Both rear wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough when rotated.

Both rear wheels slightly distorted.

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

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

Nearside mirror slightly loose but not insecure.

Offside front ABS ring slightly damaged.

Offside front upper McPherson strut support bearing slightly rough on lock to lock.

Offside sill seat belt anchorage prescribed area slight flexing with finger or thumb pressure applied.

Fail 5 Nov 2014 119,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Anti slip slightly worn.

Both front wheels geomatry incorrect but not fouling.Checked suspension componants.

Both rear wheel bearing starting to sound slightly rough when rotated.

Both rear wheels slightly distorted.

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

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

Nearside mirror slightly loose but not insecure.

Offside front ABS ring slightly damaged.

Offside front upper McPherson strut support bearing slightly rough on lock to lock.

Offside sill seat belt anchorage prescribed area slight flexing with finger or thumb pressure applied.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 115,032 miles

Nearside Front 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 Oct 2012 111,671 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner shoulder very worn.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,854 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r registration plate light came on when tapped

Fail 30 Oct 2010 104,854 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,074 miles

N/S/F steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front no.plate cracked but not affecting characters being read

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,954 miles

Centre Heat shield insecure

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

rear number plate light slight water damage

Pass 29 Nov 2006 68,770 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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BV02 GSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV02 GSZ, 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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BV02 GSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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