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BD02 COA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,381 mi
Last recorded181,381 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 COA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 181,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s front sill corroded and holed

Fail 23 Mar 2021 181,380 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working parking (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s front sill corroded and holed

Pass 24 Mar 2020 162,094 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges

o/s sill getting rusty

rear exhaust box very thin and rough

Pass 4 Apr 2019 145,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 142,848 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 25 Apr 2018 142,842 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 11 May 2017 139,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 25 Apr 2016 133,792 miles

oil cap missing on engine

Fail 21 Apr 2016 133,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

oil cap missing on engine

Pass 8 May 2015 129,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 129,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2014 122,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wet Day

Pass 8 May 2014 122,226 miles

Wet Day

Pass 10 May 2013 116,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 110,185 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 102,966 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 102,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 95,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 May 2010 95,798 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 May 2009 89,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,983 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 78,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,581 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 COA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 COA, 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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BD02 COA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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