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DX02 BFK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,901 mi
Last recorded159,901 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 159,901 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Mar 2014 159,901 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 142,843 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,721 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 129,721 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 114,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber lower bushes age cracked

small cuts to front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber lower bushes age cracked

small cuts to front tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2010 102,742 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight pitting /corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2010 102,742 miles

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

Front number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Slight pitting /corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2007 63,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2006 49,447 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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DX02 BFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DX02 BFK, 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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DX02 BFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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