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BW02 NNH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,779 mi
Last recorded166,779 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 NNH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs rusty and worn unable to see pads

n/s/f tyre 0mm on edges

sills rusty and have filler in them unable to tell if its cosmetic or poor repair

Fail 16 Nov 2018 166,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs rusty and worn unable to see pads

n/s/f tyre 0mm on edges

sills rusty and have filler in them unable to tell if its cosmetic or poor repair

Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 161,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 152,301 miles

cut's in both rear tyres but not yet to fail criteria also n/s/r tyre 2mm and o/s/r at 3mm

n/s/f indicator and both side repeaters fading in colour

o/s/f spring fowls in one place but not affecting steering at time of test

presence of filler in both sills appears cosmetic only

Fail 14 Jul 2016 152,187 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill full of filler but can see hole through metal (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside sill full of filler unable to fully access . customer to make sure repair is legal

cut in o/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria

drivers door check strap noise in operation

intermittent noise from clutch/bearing area

loose trim fowling in cooling fan at front of vehicle

n/s/r tyre 2mm also has a cut but not yet to fail criteria

o/s/f spring rubs inner wing at 1 point but not affecting steering

suspect n/s sill the same as o/s as full of filler but cannot tell if cosmetic or poor repair

Pass 8 Jul 2015 147,641 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 147,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 132,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front of the outer sills becoming corroded monitor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2013 123,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsr tyre getting low and shoulder wear

Pass 29 Jul 2013 123,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsr tyre getting low and shoulder wear

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jul 2012 102,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2011 87,734 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 87,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 23,915 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

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 NNH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NNH, 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 NNH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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