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FN52 BZO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,444 mi
Last recorded137,444 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 137,444 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 137,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 128,250 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 128,250 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 118,956 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 118,956 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 109,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,555 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 105,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 97,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,810 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 85,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,268 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 82,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,316 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,761 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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FN52 BZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN52 BZO, 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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FN52 BZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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