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BP02 MXC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,780 mi
Last recorded121,780 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 MXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 121,780 miles

front tyres wearing inside edge

o/s/r window broken, glass inside car.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 121,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing inside edge

o/s/r window broken, glass inside car.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,820 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,443 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 107,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 91,281 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,919 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 81,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 69,824 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,170 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose

n/s front wheel arch liner loose

o/s seal damaged

Pass 7 May 2009 46,202 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 46,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,526 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,345 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 32,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear tyre side wall cracked

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

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 MXC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

BP02 MXC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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