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DG02 BKZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,091 mi
Last recorded172,091 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 172,091 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 168,662 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 168,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 159,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 153,994 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 153,994 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 150,088 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 150,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 145,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 132,241 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 132,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 125,524 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 125,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 118,686 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 118,686 miles

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

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 21 Feb 2008 101,801 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 101,801 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 86,957 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 86,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,202 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION STARTING TO BLOW AND CORRODE ALONE SEEM OF B OX, THIS HAS BEEN SEALED . ALSO BACK BOX CORROSION STARTING

ADVISE WHEEL ALINEMENT

Fail 16 Mar 2006 68,202 miles

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

ADVISE EMISSION SMOKE SLIGHTLY BLACK, PASSED EMISSION TEST BUT WOULD ADVISE A FUEL TREATMENT/ CLEANER WITH SERVICE

ADVISE EXHAUST CENTRE BOX VERY SLIGHT BLOW FROM AROUND SEEM ON BOX, ALSO BOX STARTING TO CORRODE. †NOTE SEEM ON BOX RE-SEALED. ALSO BACK EXH BOX STARTING TO CORRODE

ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ON INNER FACES

ADVISE SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES AND A SLIGHTLY LOW READING RECORDED FROM REAR OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

STRONG ADVISE WHEEL ALINEMENT TO BE CHECKED DUE TO TYRE WEAR

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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DG02 BKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DG02 BKZ, 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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DG02 BKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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