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BT02 SVA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

157,957 mi
Last recorded157,957 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 157,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 147,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 144,575 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 144,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2024 139,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 132,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 127,618 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 127,591 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 120,365 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 106,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 98,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,452 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,692 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,692 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2016 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiperblade slight tear.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,627 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,571 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,615 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,568 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,832 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Surface cracks in offside rear tyre.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 55,832 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Surface cracks in offside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,483 miles

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn low / heavily cracked in tread

wheel trims in poor condition , damage to various body panels

wipers smearing , front brake discs slightly corroded/worn , oil leaks ,

Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn low / heavily cracked in tread

wheel trims in poor condition , damage to various body panels

wipers smearing , front brake discs slightly corroded/worn , oil leaks ,

Pass 12 Jun 2009 40,244 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low.

oil leaks.

rear indicators faded.

rear tyres cracked and n/s worn on edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,237 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear indicators faded.

n/s/f tyre worn low.

oil leaks.

rear tyres cracked and n/s worn on edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,938 miles

wipers smearing slightly , oil level over filled , minor dents/scratches to various body panels , front brake discs worn/corroded , n/s/r tyre worn unevenly/perrished/cracked , oil leaks

Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

wipers smearing slightly , oil level over filled , minor dents/scratches to various body panels , front brake discs worn/corroded , n/s/r tyre worn unevenly/perrished/cracked , oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2007 27,502 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges/cuts in tread †damage to wheel trims †n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge/badly cracked †nail in o/s/r tyre †engine under tray fitted †engine mountings very weak †various oil leaks †slight smear from wipers

Pass 23 May 2006 21,605 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 SVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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