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GN52 BZC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

262,512 mi
Last recorded262,512 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 262,512 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt broken outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear outer sill

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both wing mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 262,053 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 262,053 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 260,160 miles

Both door mirrors damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

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

Nearside outer sill corroded at front

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 260,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in centre section (7.1.2)

Both door mirrors damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

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

Nearside outer sill corroded at front

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 252,848 miles

Both door mirrors temporarily repaired

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside outer sill damaged at rear

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 245,613 miles

Excessive oil leaking from engine.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 245,613 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Excessive oil leaking from engine.

Exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 237,743 miles

Rear seats not fitted at time of test, so belts not required/checked.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 237,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear seats not fitted at time of test, so belts not required/checked.

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 220,499 miles

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

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

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 3 Oct 2012 220,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 202,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 178,911 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 178,911 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 149,591 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 149,588 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 126,103 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 97,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 64,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 32,510 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 BZC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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