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BT02 UWS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,769 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 114,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 110,021 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 110,021 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened within the caliper (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,258 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

intermitant fault on side lights

Pass 18 Mar 2014 96,125 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,216 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 93,216 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,285 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 91,284 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,519 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

un able to release boot from outer handle

Pass 23 Mar 2010 86,556 miles

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

noise from power steering pump

Pass 26 Mar 2009 84,099 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,282 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 75,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 62,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,222 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 38,313 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 UWS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BT02 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

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

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