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BL02 CSO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,305 mi
Last recorded92,305 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 CSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 92,305 miles

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wall of o/s/r tyre starting to perish advice

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wall of o/s/r tyre starting to perish advice

Pass 4 Apr 2011 79,672 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 79,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,376 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1)N/S H/BRAKE CABLE, OUTER COVER SPLIT. (2)OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

Fail 8 Apr 2010 70,373 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1)N/S H/BRAKE CABLE, OUTER COVER SPLIT. (2)OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE.

Pass 19 May 2009 66,200 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 66,200 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2008 58,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 47,056 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 47,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 36,318 miles

Nearside 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 CSO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

BL02 CSO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 CSO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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