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AV02 BVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,878 mi
Last recorded106,878 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2025 106,878 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure hand brake both sides (1.1.15 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 103,672 miles

Front brake discs corroded from sitting

Offside Rear tyre weather cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2024 103,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs corroded from sitting

Front tyres weather cracking

Offside Rear tyre weather cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,280 miles

Front noise on top mounts when on lock to lock

Front tyres weather cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2023 100,280 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front noise on top mounts when on lock to lock

Front tyres weather cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge weather cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

head lights have misty patterns

new spare tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2021 92,783 miles

Front tyres weather cracking

head lights misty pattern

Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,431 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,426 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 77,268 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2017 70,082 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak Gear box & Headgasket ()

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

Pass 14 May 2016 59,791 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,507 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,507 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,635 miles

slight play at steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,518 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 55,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,898 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

O/S outer sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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 Apr 2010 43,501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 38,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,369 miles

Oil leak

o/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,208 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,208 miles

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

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 BVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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