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BL02 DSE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,216 mi
Last recorded106,216 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,216 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 106,208 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated stab link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated above rear exhaust tail pipe (4.10 (b) (i))

oil level was dangerously low, put some in.

Pass 25 May 2017 91,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 88,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 85,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 85,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 79,191 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,393 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,709 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 68,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,416 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,752 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 46,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 28,171 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,227 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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BL02 DSE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BL02 DSE, 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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BL02 DSE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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