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BN02 WMY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,361 mi
Last recorded121,361 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 WMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 121,361 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 108,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Side light is dim

Pass 6 May 2011 100,414 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 May 2011 161,596 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 May 2010 94,301 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 94,301 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 87,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 81,272 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 81,269 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 72,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 66,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,085 miles

clutch anti slip provision on pedal missing.

windsreen slightly marked by wiper rubber.

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 WMY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 WMY registered?

BN02 WMY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is BN02 WMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 WMY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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