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BV02 RUR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,318 mi
Last recorded179,318 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 RUR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 179,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 179,317 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,228 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill poor repair cant see what its been repaired with as its fibre glassed over the top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill poor repair been fibre glassed unable to inspect underneath repair (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 172,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill poor repair cant see what its been repaired with as its fibre glassed over the top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill poor repair been fibre glassed unable to inspect underneath repair (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 166,329 miles

Nearside outer sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Offside outer sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 166,329 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside outer sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Offside outer sill covered with under-seal and has traces of body filler and fibreglass

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 166,309 miles

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

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

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

3 child seats fitted

3 segments of the high level brake light inop

osr tyre worn outer

Pass 11 Mar 2016 160,492 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 160,413 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ns outer boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working os number plate light inop (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread rear plate damaged (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 155,228 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 155,148 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 143,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r sill damaged

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Feb 2013 128,259 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 138,769 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 108,277 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 108,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 91,305 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 91,288 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,255 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 62,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,585 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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BV02 RUR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV02 RUR, 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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BV02 RUR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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