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BK02 CBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,587 mi
Last recorded126,587 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2020 126,587 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2018 114,689 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 114,679 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,618 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 102,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,868 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 91,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,937 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,356 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 62,435 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 54,301 miles

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

slight wear nearside front outer tyre shoulder

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,301 miles

slight wear nearside front outer tyre shoulder

Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,522 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,920 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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BK02 CBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK02 CBX, 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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What year was BK02 CBX registered?

BK02 CBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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