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BT02 WVK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,559 mi
Last recorded126,559 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 126,559 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear load valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre inner/outer edges worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to nsr. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Wheel cylinder to flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in tread grooves.

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 126,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located fouling on inner wing (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light displayed

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive vehicle structure (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut deep enough to potentially reach cords, not in excess of 25mm in length

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Vehicles exhaust emissions limits only just met

centre stop lamp not working

horn slightly quieter than standard

Pass 22 Dec 2016 119,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 117,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 117,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside of the vehicle, front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,724 miles

Check Engine Light On

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Cut In N.S.R Tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2015 113,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Check Engine Light On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight Cut In N.S.R Tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,209 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,469 miles

DipStick Broke

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N.S.F Tyre Wearing Slightly On Outer Edge

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 100,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 100,159 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 95,275 miles

1) Slight exhaust blow fron front silencer clamp.

2) N/S/F and O/S/f Lower suspension bushes ( rear ) showing signs of wear and deterioration.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,734 miles

Idle very irratic just inside MOT limits

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,995 miles

1) N/S/R and O/S/R tyres close to legal wear limit ( On 2mm ).

Fail 5 Jan 2009 73,995 miles

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

1) N/S/R and O/S/R tyres close to legal wear limit ( On 2mm ).

Fail 8 Jan 2008 64,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 64,878 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,973 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 39,446 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 WVK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVK, 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 WVK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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