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BT02 SZZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,377 mi
Last recorded114,377 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 114,370 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 107,751 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 99,808 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 99,808 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 92,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

near side front wheel bearing sghtly rough when rotated

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,088 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front wheel bearing sghtly rough when rotated

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,915 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 70,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,186 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 60,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,464 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,297 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

not able to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,082 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 29,676 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 SZZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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