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BF02 FVG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,843 mi
Last recorded128,843 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 128,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 128,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,221 miles

Nearside handbrake cable outer sleeve split, allowing water ingress to the cable

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split, allowing water ingress to the cable

Fail 8 Sep 2017 125,221 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake cable outer sleeve split, allowing water ingress to the cable

Offside handbrake cable outer sleeve split, allowing water ingress to the cable

Pass 9 Sep 2016 122,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (195/55 R15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (195/55 R15) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 122,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (195/55 R15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (195/55 R15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 118,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,688 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 115,688 miles

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

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

Offside rear view mirror damaged

front wiper blades spliting/deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,665 miles

Centre/rear exhaust join corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished (195/55 R15)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 112,665 miles

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

Centre/rear exhaust join corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished (195/55 R15)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,450 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 109,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,041 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 77,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,736 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 75,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,923 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 67,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,725 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)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 47,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,264 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 37,659 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 29,708 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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BF02 FVG 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 60%.

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 BF02 FVG, 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 BF02 FVG registered?

BF02 FVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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