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BW02 JBV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,548 mi
Last recorded131,548 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 JBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2013 131,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,548 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 123,001 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 111,005 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,434 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,434 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 75,177 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,442 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 63,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,109 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 52,109 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,214 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 JBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

BW02 JBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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