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BW02 AVD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 AVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,971 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small damage to outter wall on nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,957 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2011 56,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,364 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,877 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,845 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 27,845 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,700 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,697 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 11,893 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 11,893 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 AVD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AVD, 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 AVD registered?

BW02 AVD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is BW02 AVD safe to buy?

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