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BN02 VVX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 114,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 108,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 103,512 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 99,822 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 99,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,273 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat has play within its frame

Fail 23 Aug 2019 95,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat has play within its frame

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 85,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 81,466 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,579 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,178 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,512 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,519 miles

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

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,519 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,221 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,357 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,200 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

BN02 VVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BN02 VVX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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