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BW02 NMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,371 mi
Last recorded87,371 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,371 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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 87,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 76,890 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,931 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,799 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres perishing.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,769 miles

both outer sills weak.

Pass 21 May 2012 59,386 miles

o/s outer sill weak.

rear exhaust box blowing to mot limits.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,155 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,261 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,989 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,831 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 36,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 35,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

BW02 NMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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