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BW02 CHF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CHF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outter sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,939 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly

minor fraying on edges of n/s/f, o/s/f,+ o/s/r seatbelts

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn heavilly on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Jul 2011 83,939 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly

minor fraying on edges of n/s/f, o/s/f,+ o/s/r seatbelts

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn heavilly on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Jul 2010 71,346 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 63,219 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jul 2008 56,091 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,091 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,259 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 47,080 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,848 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 CHF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CHF, 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 CHF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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