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AV02 BVR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,607 mi
Last recorded104,607 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 104,607 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 104,607 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 94,755 miles

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)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 6 May 2014 94,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 10 May 2013 86,560 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing.

Fail 7 May 2013 86,427 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing.

Pass 16 May 2012 77,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,855 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,567 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 66,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,935 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,685 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 48,683 miles

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)

two child seats fitted in rear seats at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,912 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 BVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BVR, 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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What year was AV02 BVR registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV02 BVR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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