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FN02 BZV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,117 mi
Last recorded156,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 BZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 156,117 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 156,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,754 miles

nearside outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2014 141,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 136,240 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 30 Jun 2012 129,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 116,633 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 106,654 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,654 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2009 91,410 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 91,410 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,337 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,550 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,657 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 29,656 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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FN02 BZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN02 BZV, 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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FN02 BZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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