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BP02 MWV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,939 mi
Last recorded154,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 MWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2017 154,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 142,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 131,248 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,664 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 104,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 92,087 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2011 92,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 78,279 miles

NSF dip beam pattern slightly distorted.

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

Rear brakes squealing.

Rear exhaust silencer joint slightly loose and blowing slightly.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 64,007 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 48,317 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 48,317 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise brake check.. fluid level low

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,387 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 25,127 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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BP02 MWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP02 MWV, 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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BP02 MWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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