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BN02 EUT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

218,792 mi
Last recorded218,792 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 218,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2019 218,792 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 209,569 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2018 209,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 192,671 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 192,628 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,757 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 173,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 162,210 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2015 162,210 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 151,535 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsf wing damaged

os outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 151,535 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsf wing damaged

os outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 139,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 139,943 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 130,462 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 130,438 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 122,771 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2011 122,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2010 11,559 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 116,539 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,026 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 105,026 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,892 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 65,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,399 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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BN02 EUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EUT, 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 EUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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