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BC02 WDL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,341 mi
Last recorded105,341 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 WDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 105,341 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 105,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 99,873 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 99,734 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,757 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 93,757 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,153 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,150 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/f fog lamp defective

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 82,729 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edgewear

Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,275 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 75,275 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front discs wearing

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,280 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,086 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,898 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 26,774 miles

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

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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BC02 WDL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BC02 WDL, 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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BC02 WDL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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