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BL02 SOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,265 mi
Last recorded142,265 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 142,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 93,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,218 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,091 miles

Oil leak

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY DRY REQ GOOD CLEAN AND GREASE THEN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL REQ

Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,091 miles

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

Oil leak

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTY DRY REQ GOOD CLEAN AND GREASE THEN RE PRESSURE CHECK WAX OIL REQ

Pass 28 Aug 2010 51,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,841 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 34,596 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,498 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 SOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL02 SOU registered?

BL02 SOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is BL02 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL02 SOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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