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BW02 AUA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,435 mi
Last recorded126,435 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 AUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,435 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 126,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 109,507 miles

o/s front door handle inop

unable to see rear brakes

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 109,507 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front door handle inop

unable to see rear brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,834 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 90,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 71,035 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 71,035 miles

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

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 AUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AUA, 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 BW02 AUA registered?

BW02 AUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is BW02 AUA safe to buy?

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