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BL02 DTY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,270 mi
Last recorded86,270 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 86,270 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,139 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 85,960 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,833 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 85,708 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,998 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 83,034 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 80,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 80,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 76,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 75,244 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 75,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,408 miles

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

Offside hand-brake cable showing swelling on bend and corrosion.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 73,408 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside hand-brake cable showing swelling on bend and corrosion.

Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,826 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,826 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,945 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,945 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 61,805 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,040 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,309 miles

Handbrake nearing end off travel.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,309 miles

Handbrake nearing end off travel.

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 51,688 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 46,104 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 46,104 miles

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

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 DTY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DTY, 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 DTY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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