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BL02 CRX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 CRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 98,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak engine/gearbox ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 86,441 miles

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,039 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

o/s outer c/v gaiter leaking grease

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

front brake pads appear worn

n/s rear tyre worn to 3.omm will shortly require attention

o/s outer c/v gaiter leaking grease

o/s rear tyre worn to legal limit and cracking will require attention very soon

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,525 miles

b oth rear tyres cracking

o/s outer c/v gaiter losing grease slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2014 70,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

b oth rear tyres cracking

o/s outer c/v gaiter losing grease slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,551 miles

both rear indicators faiding

both rear tyres cracking

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

o/s rear tyre distorted slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2013 61,551 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicators faiding

both rear tyres cracking

o/s outer cv boot leaking grease slightly

o/s rear tyre distorted slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,559 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 55,553 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and cracking

exhaust back box bracket broken

front brake discs rusty

o/s front fog light not working

rear washer not working

rear wiper worn out

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 44,497 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,100 miles

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

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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BL02 CRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc 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 BL02 CRX, 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 BL02 CRX registered?

BL02 CRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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