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BL02 SKZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

187,491 mi
Last recorded187,491 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 187,491 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to both rear outer sill areas

Fail 25 Feb 2019 187,491 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

early signs of corrosion to both rear outer sill areas

Pass 1 Mar 2018 181,627 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s outer sills have been repaired

Pass 23 Mar 2017 176,059 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s rear lamp lense has been repaired

Fail 23 Mar 2017 176,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s rear lamp lense has been repaired

Pass 11 Mar 2016 167,637 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

very small tear in the o/s wiper rubber

Fail 11 Mar 2016 167,637 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

very small tear in the o/s wiper rubber

Pass 23 Mar 2015 159,677 miles

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

o/s/front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

o/s/r lamp lense has a temorory repair

Fail 23 Mar 2015 159,677 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

o/s/r lamp lense has a temorory repair

Fail 19 Mar 2014 152,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r lamp cluster repaired with tape

Pass 19 Mar 2014 152,765 miles

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

o/s/r lamp cluster repaired with tape

Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,411 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,736 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 5 Apr 2012 86,736 miles

Offside 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 78,756 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,756 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,975 miles

front brake pads appear low ?

Fail 7 Apr 2010 70,975 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low ?

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,366 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 63,366 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,920 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,088 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 SKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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