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BV02 SKZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,728 mi
Last recorded87,728 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 87,728 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 77,049 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake disc plates heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 23 Mar 2011 77,049 miles

both front brake disc plates heavily corroded on inner faces

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,152 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 63,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake requires adjustment

rear silencer slight misalighned(against bumper)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,458 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,058 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 29,058 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn

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 SKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 SKZ registered?

BV02 SKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2002.

Is BV02 SKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 SKZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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