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DX02 BBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

89,432 mi
Last recorded89,432 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 BBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,366 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 74,871 miles

child seat fitted too centre rear unable to full inspect seat belt

corrosion to n/s outer sill just outside of perscribed area

noise from polly v belt area

o/s front window inoperative

timing belt history?

Fail 20 Feb 2012 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted too centre rear unable to full inspect seat belt

corrosion to n/s outer sill just outside of perscribed area

noise from polly v belt area

o/s front window inoperative

timing belt history?

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bearing noise from engine

o/s/front check strap u/s

o/s/front window inoperative

Fail 18 Feb 2011 70,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

bearing noise from engine

o/s/front check strap u/s

o/s/front window inoperative

Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,696 miles

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

o/s/front door window inoperative

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,427 miles

boost pressure leak requires further investigator may cause premature failure of turbo

emissions high due to boost leak

rear tyres low on tread

spare tyre low on tread

Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,427 miles

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

boost pressure leak requires further investigator may cause premature failure of turbo

emissions high due to boost leak

rear tyres low on tread

spare tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,200 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 52,180 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,439 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 46,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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DX02 BBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DX02 BBO, 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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What year was DX02 BBO registered?

DX02 BBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DX02 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX02 BBO shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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