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AV02 BTU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,526 mi
Last recorded118,526 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 118,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 111,646 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough upper strut top mount bearing slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,079 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,161 miles

n/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 79,653 miles

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

o/s/r tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,054 miles

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

stone chip in zone A less than 10mm

temporary repair on rear silencer

Fail 5 Mar 2010 71,963 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both nearside and offside front tyres worn to 2mm

near side front tyre bald on outer edge

slight oil leak from power steering pump area

stone chip in zone A less than 10mm

temporary repair on rear silencer

Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,180 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 66,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,824 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,500 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 51,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,629 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AV02 BTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV02 BTU, 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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AV02 BTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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