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BG02 FUT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

232,157 mi
Last recorded232,157 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 FUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 232,157 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 232,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 185,961 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 144,834 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 120,912 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 100,290 miles

both front tyres near limits// front and rear brake pads nearing limits//

Fail 15 Mar 2007 68,726 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,726 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,659 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 42,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

BG02 FUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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