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BG02 FUA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,545 mi
Last recorded164,545 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 164,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 161,646 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 161,646 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 145,358 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 125,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

service light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 125,740 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

service light on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 113,830 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 111,007 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi perished

exhauset heat sheild loose

front discs worn

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes starting to split

offside front lower arm badly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside no plate lamp cover missing

offside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

rear axel front nearside and offside mounting bushes perished

Fail 18 Oct 2010 111,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi perished

exhauset heat sheild loose

front discs worn

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes starting to split

offside front lower arm badly corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside no plate lamp cover missing

offside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

rear axel front nearside and offside mounting bushes perished

Pass 2 May 2009 106,060 miles

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 10 Apr 2008 100,948 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 100,948 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 93,823 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 86,986 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 FUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUA, 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 BG02 FUA registered?

BG02 FUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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