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AV02 BVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,402 mi
Last recorded129,402 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,402 miles

Front wings corroded

N/S/R Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

O/S Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,922 miles

Front wings corroded

N/S/R Outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion

O/S Outer sill corroded but not 30CM from prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 128,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wings corroded

N/S/R Outer sill starting to show signs of corrosion

O/S Outer sill corroded but not 30CM from prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/F Wing corroded

N/S/R Outer sill starting to corrode

O/S outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 125,476 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,672 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills starting to feel soft

Pass 10 Nov 2017 118,893 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills starting to feel soft

Fail 10 Nov 2017 118,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

aux belt perished and split

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

outer sills starting to feel soft

Pass 10 Nov 2016 114,076 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

outer sills starting to corrode

slight play in both front anti roll bar link ball joints

Pass 10 Nov 2015 108,848 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

outer sills starting to corrode

slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Pass 11 Nov 2014 103,244 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,735 miles

centre exhaust at cat is starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2012 91,685 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,766 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 84,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 78,070 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 73,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 65,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2009 65,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2008 57,425 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2008 57,425 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2007 48,680 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2006 39,472 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 BVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BVM, 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 BVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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