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BP02 MXB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,176 miles

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

all brake pipes under sealed

Fail 15 Sep 2017 124,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside windscreen scratched

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 116,750 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 108,942 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,239 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 99,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 87,209 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,209 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,866 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 69,848 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,565 miles

rear wiper blade split

both frontbrake discs showing signs of deteration

Fail 1 Oct 2009 50,206 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,929 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,929 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,622 miles

spare tyre cut to cords on tread

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

spare tyre cut to cords on tread

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,198 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 30,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,887 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 MXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BP02 MXB, 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 BP02 MXB registered?

BP02 MXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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