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BK02 OPA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,519 mi
Last recorded113,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 OPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,519 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 113,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,504 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 98,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,802 miles

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

engine mounting deteriated

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 24 Mar 2012 85,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mounting deteriated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 67,016 miles

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

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear seats unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Fail 16 Mar 2011 67,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear seats unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,090 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

offside rear tyre cracking tread area

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre pressure valve safety cap missing

Fail 30 Mar 2010 58,090 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

child seats fitted nearside and offside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

offside rear tyre cracking tread area

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

offside rear tyre pressure valve safety cap missing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,316 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 43,503 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 37,597 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,864 miles

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

off side and near side front tyres worn inner edge

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 OPA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?

BK02 OPA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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