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BT02 SZK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,827 mi
Last recorded88,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SZK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,827 miles

Nearside Rear wearing unevenly on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2016 88,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wearing unevenly on edges

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 79,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,416 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 74,078 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly,

Fail 24 Jul 2013 74,078 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly,

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,709 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,478 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,884 miles

exhaust repaired for test purposes

Fail 6 Aug 2010 52,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,788 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 44,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,761 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limit

offside rear indicator just passable recomend bulb replacement

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,646 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 17,268 miles

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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 SZK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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