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BV51 TKO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

250,668 mi
Last recorded250,668 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 TKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 250,668 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sills both (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 250,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 250,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 250,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2014 248,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 247,582 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 247,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 245,689 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 244,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 151,658 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 151,656 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 147,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2009 147,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2008 135,692 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 112,473 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 112,473 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 94,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BV51 TKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV51 TKO, 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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BV51 TKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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