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BN02 KMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,043 mi
Last recorded149,043 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 KMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 149,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Dip stick broken at end.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak.

Spare tyre below limit.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 148,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Outer sill damaged. (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Dip stick broken at end.

Items removed from drivers view.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak.

Oil level was low, topped up.

Spare tyre below limit.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 131,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 121,316 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 121,316 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,782 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,796 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,117 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,809 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 60,809 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,957 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,422 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 KMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BN02 KMU, 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 KMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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