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BV02 RVY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,819 mi
Last recorded71,819 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 RVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 69,852 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 69,852 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 68,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 66,122 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,585 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 58,758 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 58,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 56,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 53,872 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,806 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,027 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,254 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 49,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,584 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,509 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 46,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,465 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 44,512 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 42,836 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,500 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,204 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 15,210 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 RVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RVY, 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 BV02 RVY registered?

BV02 RVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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