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BV52 CZM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,542 mi
Last recorded69,542 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CZM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,542 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 69,542 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,341 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 12 May 2011 55,253 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 55,253 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,389 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 52,389 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,047 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,042 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 37,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,421 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,728 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 26,128 miles

n/s/rear tyre has a cut in it's outer side wall.

Fail 6 Jul 2005 26,061 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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BV52 CZM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV52 CZM, 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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What year was BV52 CZM registered?

BV52 CZM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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