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BV02 SKE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,227 mi
Last recorded106,227 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,227 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded One front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 106,221 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill front & rear (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded One front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,686 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded intermidiate (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 91,831 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 91,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,605 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 79,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,453 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 65,335 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 65,331 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2009 57,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 52,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 41,759 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2006 30,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 23,071 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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BV02 SKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SKE, 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 SKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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