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BP02 MXH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,888 mi
Last recorded52,888 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,888 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 52,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,134 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 44,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,266 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre sidewall worn

offside obligatory mirror housing damaged but taped

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 20 Dec 2010 33,193 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front outer tyre sidewall worn

offside obligatory mirror housing damaged but taped

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,792 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear backbox very corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2009 25,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

rear backbox very corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f , o/s/r , n/s/r tyres heavily cracking not split to core centre three quater tread ok

Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,256 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,699 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 MXH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

BP02 MXH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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