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BL02 GME

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,903 mi
Last recorded153,903 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 GME
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 153,903 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 153,903 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted both front (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 135,736 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 135,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,293 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,262 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 98,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,859 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 90,854 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,710 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,138 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 68,646 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 60,056 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,204 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 51,515 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 GME is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GME, 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 GME is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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