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BV02 SFZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 89,640 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Aug 2016 88,495 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,115 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 83,111 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear comp (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,422 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,415 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 77,957 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,144 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,982 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 69,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,255 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,255 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 1,440 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,717 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,795 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 39,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV02 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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