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BD02 CRU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,794 mi
Last recorded76,794 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 76,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from upper engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 73,045 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front w/screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and also corroded [rear] (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn from outer edges

Fail 10 Mar 2020 72,033 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front w/screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and also corroded [rear] (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn from outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear centre seat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear centre seat ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 67,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 67,207 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 65,003 miles

Both front sills covered

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 65,002 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,466 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing from outer and inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,479 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2015 59,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,259 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,015 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,837 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,728 miles

child seats in rear

offside rear tyre severely perished

Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seats in rear

offside rear door not opening from the outside

offside rear tyre severely perished

Pass 19 Sep 2009 40,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,668 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 19,386 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 CRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol 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 CRU, 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 CRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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