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BT02 UXW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 UXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

rear engine stabilizer mount worn

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Apr 2016

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

offside front engine mount worn

oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

offside front engine mount worn

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 134,630 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

nsf sill corroding, slight damage to rear sills

rear brake hoses cracking

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight cracking/nail in tread osr tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 134,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front wishbone bushes splitting

nsf sill corroding, slight damage to rear sills

rear brake hoses cracking

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight cracking/nail in tread osr tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2014 123,675 miles

corrosion on nsf/osf outer sills

front tyres wearing on outer edges

front wiperblades splitting

nsf/osf wishbone bushes splitting

slight fraying on osf seat belt

Pass 24 Apr 2013 11,331 miles

slight fraying osf seatbelt

Fail 22 Apr 2013 113,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front side repeaters discoloured

osr tyre tread wearing low/cracking

play in osf track rod end

slight fraying osf seatbelt

Pass 5 Apr 2012 102,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,643 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 89,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,874 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,176 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,455 miles

unable to visually check condition of brake pads

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 UXW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW registered?

BT02 UXW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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