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BW02 ATV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,026 mi
Last recorded160,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 ATV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 160,026 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 159,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 150,935 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 150,882 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 143,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front discs poor inner surface

Pass 7 Jul 2011 143,635 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front discs poor inner surface

Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,644 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 132,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 116,977 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

slight play in n/s front antoi roll bar link rod.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 116,977 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight noise from n/s front wheel bearing.

slight play in n/s front antoi roll bar link rod.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 74,288 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s rear tyre just on legal limit, recommend replacing soon.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,417 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 37,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre going flat, possible puncher.

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint.

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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BW02 ATV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW02 ATV, 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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BW02 ATV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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