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FX02 BZH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,738 mi
Last recorded185,738 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 BZH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 185,738 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 185,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 172,813 miles

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

front discs badly worn

rear pads low

Fail 26 Jul 2012 172,813 miles

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

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

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

front discs badly worn

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 160,888 miles

Drivers window inop

O/s wiper end split

Fail 26 Jul 2011 160,888 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Drivers window inop

O/s wiper end split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 147,516 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 147,516 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 127,791 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 127,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 112,786 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 97,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 87,554 miles

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

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

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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FX02 BZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX02 BZH, 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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What year was FX02 BZH registered?

FX02 BZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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