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BG02 ETL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 ETL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 87,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on sides of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low on sides of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,023 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 84,035 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 84,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 84,013 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front off n/s outer sill weak

rear number plate lamps bim

Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,915 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,771 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,040 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 47,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,032 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 18 Apr 2006 21,396 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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BG02 ETL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG02 ETL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG02 ETL registered?

BG02 ETL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is BG02 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 ETL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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