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BL02 DVB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,134 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 122,329 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 122,329 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 114,781 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight exhaust blow rear

Fail 23 Jul 2016 114,781 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

slight exhaust blow rear

Pass 25 Jul 2015 106,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play nearside track rod inner joint

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal rubber missing (still has anti-slip provision)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working .under tray fitted .n/s/f/road wheel ,steel.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 85,920 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,413 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,967 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 45,374 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 35,978 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,360 miles

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

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

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 DVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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