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BK02 SCX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,489 mi
Last recorded207,489 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 SCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 207,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 207,441 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 197,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 189,725 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 171,417 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear & offside rear indicators showing faded amber light

offside front seatbelt fraying on edge

offside front strut top mounting stiff

play in nearside front inner wheel to steering rack

play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 28 Jan 2013 171,417 miles

nearside rear & offside rear indicators showing faded amber light

offside front seatbelt fraying on edge

offside front strut top mounting stiff

play in nearside front inner wheel to steering rack

play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2012 142,776 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front A B S wire not fully secure

offside front & nearside rear indicator showing faded amber light

offside front side light slightly dim

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Fail 27 Jan 2012 142,776 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front A B S wire not fully secure

offside front & nearside rear indicator showing faded amber light

offside front side light slightly dim

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 25 Jan 2011 110,494 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 110,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 91,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,994 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 81,994 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,659 miles

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

spare wheel carrier needs to be tightend

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,204 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,858 miles

minor exhaust blow from the centre exhaust box.

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 SCX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

BK02 SCX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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