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DF52 BZL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,983 mi
Last recorded166,983 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 166,983 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 159,341 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 159,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 159,303 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

slight play o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 23 Sep 2013 149,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slightly smokey

Pass 29 Aug 2012 133,768 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 133,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,798 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

SPARE WHEEL SECURE BUT CARRIER LOOSE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR FLOOR AREAS

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO CENTRE EXHAUST INSECURE BUT NOT LEAKING EXCESSIVELY

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Fail 15 Apr 2011 117,798 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SPARE WHEEL SECURE BUT CARRIER LOOSE

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR FLOOR AREAS

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO CENTRE EXHAUST INSECURE BUT NOT LEAKING EXCESSIVELY

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Fail 11 Apr 2011 117,792 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

ENGINE UNDERTRAYS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND CORRODED

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

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

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

SPARE WHEEL SECURE BUT CARRIER LOOSE

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO CENTRE EXHAUST INSECURE BUT NOT LEAKING EXCESSIVELY

WIPERS POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 100,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 81,652 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 31 Mar 2009 81,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,561 miles

rear brake pads low,rear brake discs pitting

Fail 27 Mar 2008 63,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake pads low,rear brake discs pitting

Fail 15 Sep 2006 47,793 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,793 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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DF52 BZL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DF52 BZL, 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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DF52 BZL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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