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BT02 BLV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,189 mi
Last recorded164,189 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 BLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 164,189 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 164,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 155,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 155,478 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 142,866 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 142,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,771 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded and damaged close to the union.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 126,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded and damaged close to the union.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

The air bag light is on.

There is evidence of the o/s/f coil spring fouling the inner wing.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 115,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

The air bag light is on.

There is evidence of the o/s/f coil spring fouling the inner wing.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 96,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 96,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 57,416 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

bad oil leak

front o/s tyre starting to wear

n/s body panels damaged

rear indicater bulbs startingt to fade in colour

rear n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

unable too see front brake pads

Fail 21 May 2009 57,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front o/s tyre starting to wear

n/s body panels damaged

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

bad oil leak

rear indicater bulbs startingt to fade in colour

rear n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

unable too see front brake pads

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s body panels damaged. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leaks. front o/s inner wheel arch cover insurcure

Fail 17 Apr 2007 40,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,336 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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BT02 BLV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT02 BLV, 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 BLV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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