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BT02 SZG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,516 mi
Last recorded181,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 181,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 181,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 174,288 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 165,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 155,830 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 147,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 136,958 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,156 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 127,156 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 110,667 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,194 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 94,194 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,035 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s ball joint rubber is split

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outter edge

oil level is low

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,035 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

n/s ball joint rubber is split

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outter edge

oil level is low

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2009 76,797 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 76,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,836 miles

NSF Tyre Wearing Outside Edge

OSR Tyre Wearing Inside Edge

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Power steering belt slightly perished.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 31,123 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 SZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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