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DK52 BZB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,295 mi
Last recorded115,295 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,148 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens has damage

Fail 10 Sep 2015 110,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside rear lamp lens has damage

Fail 4 Sep 2014 105,521 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Sep 2014 105,521 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Exhaust heat shield loose

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear childs seats fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2012 94,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside and nearside rear childs seats fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,106 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,085 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 66,915 miles

advise exhaust system

Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,404 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Aug 2006 45,563 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 45,563 miles

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

advise rear tyres

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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DK52 BZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK52 BZB, 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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DK52 BZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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