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BF02 SBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 SBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 115,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow from front pipe/ cat area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear sill area corroded badly . corrosion on offside rear brake hose ferrule.

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,350 miles

Signs of surface corrosion to all 4 brake hose ferrules

front brake discs in poor condition, recommend replacement.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 109,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Signs of surface corrosion to all 4 brake hose ferrules

front brake discs in poor condition, recommend replacement.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,432 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 94,675 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,740 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 79,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,583 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,392 miles

both rear wheel bearings starting to get noisy

front disks in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2009 53,739 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 53,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,426 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 47,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,572 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,683 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 SBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF02 SBX, 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 SBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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