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BT02 SYF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,261 mi
Last recorded115,261 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 115,261 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 112,386 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 99,262 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,774 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,774 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 71,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 71,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,463 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,880 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,585 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 32,786 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,053 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 SYF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 SYF, 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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What year was BT02 SYF registered?

BT02 SYF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is BT02 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT02 SYF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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