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BP02 WHU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,407 mi
Last recorded88,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 WHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,407 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 88,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre size different size to rear

near side front shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

off side front shock absorber dust cover missing

rear wiper blade broken

slight damage to near side rear light lens but showing correct colour light

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,361 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres 195 65 15 and rear tyres different size 185 65 15, suspect front tyres are incorrect

very slight bulge/distortion to inner wall of near side rear tyre as marked by yellow chalk

very slight damage to near side rear light lens but still showing correct colour

very slight exhaust leak from centre joint

Pass 26 Jul 2016 23,286 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 53,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust badly corroded around joint to centre section

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,582 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,582 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,823 miles

slight nik in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2008 29,823 miles

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

slight nik in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,178 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,425 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 WHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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