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BN02 CXE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

201,287 mi
Last recorded201,287 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 CXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 201,287 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 201,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 125,279 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 187,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 173,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of cat and corroded (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread and side walls

both steering rack end have slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2016 173,678 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in front of cat and corroded (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread and side walls

both steering rack end have slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2016 173,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 13 Jan 2015 167,570 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 167,563 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 161,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condensation in n/s/front fog light

front brake discs scored

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ball ends

whining noise on engine - increases with engine speed

Fail 3 Jan 2014 161,992 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condensation in n/s/front fog light

front brake discs scored

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ball ends

Pass 7 Jan 2013 156,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both steering rack ends worn slightly

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 156,425 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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both steering rack ends worn slightly

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 152,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer sills corroded

front brake discs corroded/scored

rear wiper torn

Fail 5 Jan 2012 152,637 miles

rear wiper torn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer sills corroded

front brake discs corroded/scored

Pass 7 Jan 2011 147,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s rack ball end

Fail 7 Jan 2011 147,313 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s rack ball end

Pass 7 Aug 2009 141,423 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 135,119 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,742 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 79,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 51,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CXE 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 56.5%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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