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BK02 YOF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,076 mi
Last recorded101,076 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YOF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,056 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,806 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 29 Mar 2016 97,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,134 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,787 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 85,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,079 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,290 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 75,279 miles

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

Oli filler cap missing

Top engin cover losse

Pass 2 Mar 2010
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,657 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,321 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 46,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,367 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 YOF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

BK02 YOF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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