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DX02 BAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,580 mi
Last recorded64,580 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 64,580 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Upper coolant hose has a leak

Offside Rear Tyre appears underinflated

Pass 13 Feb 2024 64,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,017 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 59,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 59,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 57,116 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 56,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 56,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 56,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 55,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,312 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 55,312 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe runs from flexi to the hub. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 53,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,732 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,442 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 48,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,766 miles

Radiator leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,336 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,187 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,054 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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DX02 BAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 DX02 BAU, 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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DX02 BAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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