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BT02 WVV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,309 mi
Last recorded149,309 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 149,309 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 145,515 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 145,465 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 142,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 142,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 138,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from the inside

Fail 6 Jul 2015 138,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from the inside

Pass 16 Jul 2014 132,526 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 132,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,805 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 123,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,767 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,767 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside dust cover on offside ball joint split

Pass 24 Feb 2012 103,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2012 103,400 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,774 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,229 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 Apr 2009 60,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,134 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 47,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 May 2006 40,237 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 WVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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