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BW02 AUT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

247,892 mi
Last recorded247,892 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 AUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 247,892 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

middle exhaust box corroded and holed , blowing slightly

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded and rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2017 247,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

middle exhaust box corroded and holed , blowing slightly

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded and rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2015 234,671 miles

both rear tyres on wear indicators

n/s lower sill corroded & hold

Fail 10 Nov 2015 234,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres on wear indicators

n/s lower sill corroded & hold

Pass 6 Nov 2014 213,304 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 213,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 194,338 miles

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

middle & rear flanges very corroded and rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 7 Oct 2013 194,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

middle & rear flanges very corroded and rusty

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 174,521 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust blowing at weld

front brake pads look worn

Fail 20 Sep 2012 174,521 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust blowing at weld

front brake pads look worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 161,081 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 161,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2010 139,648 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 139,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight smear on n/s wiper

Pass 14 Jan 2009 126,189 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 120,141 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 115,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 109,319 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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BW02 AUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AUT, 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 AUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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