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BL02 DVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 112,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 19 Dec 2017 112,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 23 Dec 2016 108,505 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamps have 2/5 inoperative (1.2.1b)

Front axle (1) brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)

Front windscreen has items hanging from the interior mirror and secured to the offside windscreen area

Nearside Rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens is missing

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread 1.81 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front door check strap does not function as required

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread 2.33 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipes have been incorrectly routed/positioned too close to the suspension bump stop itself (3.6B.1)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread 2.43 mm (4.1E.1)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not appear to illuminate when required

There is engine oil presence around oil filter housing/pressure switch area (2c)

Welding repairs as per refusal notification have been plated,welded and under sealed on site (2.4A.3),(5.2.6)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 108,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Rear Upper high level stop lamps have 2/5 inoperative (1.2.1b)

Front axle (1) brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)

Front windscreen has items hanging from the interior mirror and secured to the offside windscreen area

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints are worn

Nearside Rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp lens is missing

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread 1.81 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front door check strap does not function as required

Offside Front tyre breadth of tread 2.33 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipes have been incorrectly routed/positioned too close to the suspension bump stop itself (3.6B.1)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread 2.43 mm (4.1E.1)

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not appear to illuminate when required

There is engine oil presence around oil filter housing/pressure switch area (2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 95,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 16 Dec 2015 95,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,738 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 80,737 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 79,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spare tyre cuts to cords

Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spare tyre cuts to cords

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,444 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,444 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2011 44,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,345 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 36,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,450 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 30,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,891 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 DVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DVC, 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 DVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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