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BF02 XDK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,693 mi
Last recorded129,693 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 129,693 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at cat joint (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 129,690 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at cat joint (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 124,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,925 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014
Fail 1 Mar 2014

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,877 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,395 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 65,206 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 62,116 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 62,116 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 57,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 57,308 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,547 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 XDK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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