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BP02 OAV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,685 mi
Last recorded100,685 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 OAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,685 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing

small chip in n/s lower windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2014 100,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing

small chip in n/s lower windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,026 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 94,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer sill corroded

offside headlight aim just on limits

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front outer sill corroded

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 72,122 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,052 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 57,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 57,422 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 49,240 miles

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

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE AROUND THE JOINTS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 49,240 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE AROUND THE JOINTS

Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,696 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 39,687 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 21 Aug 2006 32,183 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 OAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 OAV, 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 OAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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