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BN02 VUD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,299 mi
Last recorded129,299 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 VUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 129,299 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 129,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 R15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 121,828 miles

Washers poor / weak

EML illuminated

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 121,828 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Washers poor / weak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 115,927 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 115,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Feb 2013 107,103 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 107,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 99,915 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,915 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 92,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 83,601 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 83,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 75,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 65,682 miles

o/s/r tyre ageing/perished - recommend replacement

Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,524 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 49,032 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 VUD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VUD, 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 VUD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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