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BT02 AOP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,020 mi
Last recorded147,020 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AOP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 147,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 147,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,416 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across rear all 3 ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside and offside front (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 140,416 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside front to mid outer sill (5.2.6)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt across rear all 3 ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside and offside front (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 131,778 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Rear Upper hi level b/light not working

Nearside Front Inner tyre wear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,204 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 123,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (7.1.2)

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,622 miles

ALL EXHUAST JOINTS CORRODED AND DETERIATED

BOTH SIDES SILLS SOFT TO TOUCH

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 111,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 106,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 106,853 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,609 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,830 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,799 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2007 61,072 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm and worn on outter edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,141 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 AOP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AOP, 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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BT02 AOP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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