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BF02 XEC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,388 mi
Last recorded81,388 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,388 miles

drvers side front side view mirror slightly cracked.

Fail 5 Mar 2015 81,388 miles

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

drvers side front side view mirror slightly cracked.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,174 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,532 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

contamination all around power steering components

contamination around nearside front steering rack gaitor

Fail 25 Feb 2013 69,490 miles

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

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

contamination all around power steering components

contamination around nearside front steering rack gaitor

Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,084 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,084 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,368 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,509 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,397 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,427 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,831 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,168 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 XEC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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