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FX02 BZS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

178,525 mi
Last recorded178,525 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 BZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 178,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured near/side and off/side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured near/side and off/side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near/side and off/side brake hose to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 178,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Non locking temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 173,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 173,015 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,166 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 164,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 154,459 miles

Nearside & Off side outer sills excessively corroded and holed,just outside any perscribed areas

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear next to the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 154,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside & Off side outer sills excessively corroded and holed,just outside any perscribed areas

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear next to the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,472 miles

Osf outer sill holed after repair plate just outside prescribed area

Fail 29 Feb 2016 144,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid pipe just after cat box and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Osf outer sill holed after repair plate just outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

heat shield insecure

o/s/f brake slightly binding

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2014 134,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 134,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 128,438 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 128,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 121,189 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 121,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 116,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 116,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 109,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 109,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,811 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 100,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 83,522 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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FX02 BZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FX02 BZS, 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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FX02 BZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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