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BK02 SBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

261,881 mi
Last recorded261,881 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 SBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 261,881 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 261,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 237,897 miles

nearside sill has been repaired

Fail 5 Aug 2013 237,897 miles

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

nearside sill has been repaired

Pass 30 Jul 2012 205,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 205,413 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 205,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2011 169,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 130,967 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,013 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,734 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,731 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 30,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,709 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,679 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 SBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

BK02 SBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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