MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
front tyres wearing low on edges
rear brake pads low
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
rear brake pads low,rear brake discs pitting
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
rear brake pads low,rear brake discs pitting
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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