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BT02 BKG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,047 mi
Last recorded195,047 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 BKG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 195,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing notchy and knocking under load

Fail 17 Jan 2018 195,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure and fouling wheel (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner disc inner face not having full pad contact

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper strut top bearing notchy and knocking under load

Pass 24 Nov 2016 187,632 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 175,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

Offside Front coil spring not located in the centre of suspension leg

Fail 19 Nov 2015 175,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 162,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 162,289 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 150,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 140,326 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 128,748 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 118,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 104,204 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 10 Nov 2009 104,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2008 92,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 80,113 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,813 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 65,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s front tyre - nail in tread.

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

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

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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BT02 BKG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT02 BKG, 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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BT02 BKG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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