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FN52 BZY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,730 mi
Last recorded173,730 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 173,730 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 173,730 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board front pipe split at Flexi joint (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear box rubbing on rear bumper.

Pass 6 Dec 2018 165,158 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 165,158 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill very large (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill very large (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill very large (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 15,604 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,568 miles

both outer sills very weak

front brake discs and pads getting worn

Fail 21 Apr 2016 149,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both outer sills very weak

front brake discs and pads getting worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 144,297 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 144,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,284 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 124,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 112,559 miles

Slight noise offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,015 miles

Front discs corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 76,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,476 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,476 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 53,333 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,164 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 36,416 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 BZY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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