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BD02 AUA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,576 mi
Last recorded103,576 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 AUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,576 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces and front brake pads appear worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 101,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 101,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,763 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (not within 30 cm) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AS ABOVE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 94,688 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 94,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,280 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,494 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 83,247 miles

remove items from drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,745 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 79,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 76,266 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,111 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 67,548 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,450 miles

front brake pads appear to be worn low

front tyres worn right down on inside edges need replacing soon

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,512 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 53,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,761 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2007 42,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,040 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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BD02 AUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BD02 AUA, 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 BD02 AUA registered?

BD02 AUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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