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GN52 BZA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,345 mi
Last recorded199,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BZA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2018 199,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE OIL DIP STICK DAMAGED

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front WINDOW NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear TYRE 3.1MM OUT OF SHAPE LOW ON EDGE

Oil leak GENERAL ()

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

WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

Pass 25 Jul 2016 180,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 177,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 172,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 160,685 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 160,685 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 136,073 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 136,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 119,571 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 103,395 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 103,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 73,709 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished and split

Fail 16 Aug 2006 60,286 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,286 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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GN52 BZA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN52 BZA, 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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GN52 BZA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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