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BL02 DTU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,576 mi
Last recorded121,576 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 121,576 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 121,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,888 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,692 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,208 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,938 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 70,424 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 65,412 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 DTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

BL02 DTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 DTU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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