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BV02 RVF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 RVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 126,997 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

O/S and N/S/F outer sills are corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 118,666 miles

Air bag light on

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

Front brake discs are heavily corroded and worn

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S and N/S front wheel arch lower sections are corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

The O/S and N/S front outer sills feel to have considerable corrosion beneath the underseal, this corrosion falls outside any perscribed areas.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 118,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Air bag light on

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

Front brake discs are heavily corroded and worn

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S and N/S front wheel arch lower sections are corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

The O/S and N/S front outer sills feel to have considerable corrosion beneath the underseal, this corrosion falls outside any perscribed areas.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 108,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 108,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 98,014 miles

Air bag light on.

Damage nearside doors.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front tyre walls perished.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 98,014 miles

Air bag light on.

Damage nearside doors.

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre walls perished.

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 86,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 68,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 47,524 miles

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

air conditioning pipe broken

rear wiper split

spare tyre defective

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 RVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BV02 RVF, 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 RVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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