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BF02 RHA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,859 mi
Last recorded150,859 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 150,859 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2016 150,858 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2015 130,565 miles

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

nearside tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Feb 2015 130,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside tyre out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,166 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2014 105,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,831 miles

exhaust touching nearside rear suspension

front pads appear slightly low

Fail 15 Jan 2013 88,831 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

exhaust touching nearside rear suspension

front pads appear slightly low

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,284 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,284 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mount bolt loose

offside front foglight not working

Pass 19 Jan 2011 63,534 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,533 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

service light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,658 miles

front pads appear slightly low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 51,615 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

front pads appear slightly low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 30,879 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,215 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,623 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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BF02 RHA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF02 RHA, 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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BF02 RHA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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