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BW02 AVT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,958 mi
Last recorded125,958 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 AVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 125,958 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 125,937 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 122,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 120,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 118,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 93,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 92,245 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,850 miles

Corrosion starting to form on offside rear inner & lower sill-monitor.

Engine oil leaks none excessive

Nearside Rear Direction indicator showing satisfactory coloured light

Pass 6 Mar 2019 89,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 87,190 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,222 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

fluid on brake reservoir pipe

Fail 24 Feb 2015 76,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

fluid on brake reservoir pipe

Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,750 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 66,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,321 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 46,877 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 34,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Fail 5 Mar 2008 34,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,089 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 28,089 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,239 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 AVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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