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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))
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))
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
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
front brake pads wearing low
n/s/r tyre cracking
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake pads wearing low
n/s/r tyre cracking
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Spare tyre defective
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Surface cracks in offside rear tyre.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 ,
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 ,
n/s/f tyre worn low.
oil leaks.
rear indicators faded.
rear tyres cracked and n/s worn on edge.
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.
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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