MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front tyre treads low edges
deep cracking on f/n/s tyre but not down to cords
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front tyre treads low edges
deep cracking on f/n/s tyre but not down to cords
slight cracking on r/n/s tyre but not down to cords
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
slight cracking on r/n/s tyre but not down to cords
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre is starting to crack.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre is starting to crack.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BN02 CWM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.
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 CWM, 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 CWM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 June 2002.
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