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BL02 SSZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,034 mi
Last recorded142,034 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,034 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 133,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

both outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 116,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 109,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear seats presented down

Fail 23 Nov 2017 109,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded center (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear seats presented down

Pass 25 Aug 2016 108,749 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished..

Offside front tyre worn..

Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,739 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished..

Offside front tyre worn..

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,116 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 105,116 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2014 102,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,396 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 89,568 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 89,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,788 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 64,673 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,673 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,922 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,117 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 SSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SSZ, 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 SSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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