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AV02 BUU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,632 mi
Last recorded134,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 134,632 miles

Brake Pedal Anti- Slip?

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyres Badly Worn On Edges

Fail 19 Jan 2018 134,632 miles

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake Pedal Anti- Slip?

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyres Badly Worn On Edges

Pass 29 Dec 2016 128,604 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 128,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 121,444 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 121,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 112,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 107,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

suspect entire nearside outer sill weak

Fail 30 Dec 2013 107,379 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges

suspect entire nearside outer sill weak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 102,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Jan 2012 93,677 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,706 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads wearing low..

n/s/f tyre,outer areas wearing low..

Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 58,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,741 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 43,078 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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AV02 BUU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV02 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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