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AV02 BVB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,709 mi
Last recorded72,709 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 72,709 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,707 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 66,428 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 66,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

o/s head lamp aim on lower limit

Fail 19 May 2012 61,585 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 61,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,821 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 57,820 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 50,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 50,106 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 42,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,531 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 11 Jan 2008 36,531 miles

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

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

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,790 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 31,790 miles

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

cracks in all tyres

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,820 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 25,820 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1,SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP-LINKS.2,BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

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 BVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BVB, 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 BVB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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