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BG02 EUK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 EUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 117,233 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner side

rear tail gate damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on dash

eml on dash

nsf tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 13 Feb 2014 106,069 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 106,069 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 106,025 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,257 miles

Engine light on

Nearside rear lamp broken

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Feb 2013 92,257 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine light on

Nearside rear lamp broken

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,938 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,890 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 65,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 63,635 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 63,635 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 59,636 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,089 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,649 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offrside rear tyre side wall slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,915 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,647 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished sidewall

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 EUK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BG02 EUK, 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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BG02 EUK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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