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BT02 AOF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,674 mi
Last recorded49,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AOF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 49,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' windscreen demist does not function (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,499 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine covers fitted

unable to check front brake pads properly

Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check front brake pads properly

Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,308 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Apr 2014 37,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,804 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 34,001 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 34,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 24,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 21,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,256 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 15,014 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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BT02 AOF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BT02 AOF, 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 BT02 AOF registered?

BT02 AOF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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