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BL02 NRO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,572 mi
Last recorded130,572 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 NRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 130,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,874 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 128,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2016 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,762 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,701 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,985 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 47,720 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,637 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 31,101 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 NRO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NRO, 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 NRO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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