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AV02 BVZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,068 mi
Last recorded142,068 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 142,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2017 138,696 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 138,684 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears. (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 134,619 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 134,598 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 130,168 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 130,149 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 122,184 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 111,477 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 111,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads appear low.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,328 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,328 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 84,743 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 84,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 67,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,392 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 BVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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