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BN02 CVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 CVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 120,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 118,099 miles

Central Rear Inner Registration plate lamp not working bulb 12v capless (1.1.C.1d)

Central Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working bulb 12v capless (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working bulb 12v capless (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 114,545 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

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

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 110,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 107,294 miles

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

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,214 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 103,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 8 May 2012 98,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 98,145 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,272 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 83,195 miles

nearside front tyre worn, nearside rear getting low

Fail 25 Apr 2009 83,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads appear to be worn low, discs also lipped

nearside front tyre worn, nearside rear getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,577 miles

front tyres wearing, offside worst

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 12 May 2007 69,911 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2007 69,911 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 59,039 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 59,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN02 CVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN02 CVC, 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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BN02 CVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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