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BW02 CFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,664 mi
Last recorded74,664 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,664 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 74,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,508 miles

oil leaking

Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,508 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 9,717 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,850 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,315 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 54,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,368 miles

nearside front bumper has minor sharp edges caused by damage (not likely to cause injury to pedestrians)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,406 miles

front bumper damaged/cracked

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,404 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,323 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 20,694 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 16,058 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 CFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CFA, 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 CFA registered?

BW02 CFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is BW02 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 CFA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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