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BF02 SFK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,296 mi
Last recorded127,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 SFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 127,296 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 127,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 122,226 miles

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

slight play in n/s front steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,059 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 120,058 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY.

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SCRUBBING ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 114,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

near side rear wheel bearing slighlty nosie

off side rear wheel bearing slightly nosie

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

near side rear wheel bearing slighlty nosie

off side rear wheel bearing slightly nosie

Pass 3 Mar 2009 105,895 miles

advise o/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 27 Feb 2009 105,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise o/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,167 miles

nearside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2007 90,836 miles

engine cover insecure

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Mar 2007 90,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine cover insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2006 84,081 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 SFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF02 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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