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2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,022 mi
Last recorded90,022 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 90,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 85,524 miles

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All for tyres cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,207 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 78,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 71,494 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,503 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,752 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,746 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,204 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,919 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,918 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,407 miles

Slight Movment In Steering Wheel Suspect Columm Nut Requires Tightening Needs Wheel Removing For Further Investigation

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,100 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,577 miles

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

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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BV02 SEO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV02 SEO, 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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BV02 SEO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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