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BN02 UXB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,675 mi
Last recorded230,675 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 230,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 205,263 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 205,262 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 168,640 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 168,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 162,337 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 27 Jun 2014 162,219 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2013 148,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 134,979 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 120,461 miles

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

multiple emissions tests were taken before obtaining a poor pass. The diesel injection system is in need of repair or replacement.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 120,461 miles

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

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

multiple emissions tests were taken before obtaining a poor pass. The diesel injection system is in need of repair or replacement.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 104,443 miles

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Fail 25 Mar 2010 104,443 miles

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

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

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

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

f/brake discs deteriated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 86,269 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,478 miles

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

The exhaust is deteriated up to the rear box, with a leak at the rear of the Cat'. A temporary repair is possible at this stage.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,195 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,954 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 40,922 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 UXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXB, 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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What year was BN02 UXB registered?

BN02 UXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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