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BG02 LTO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,602 mi
Last recorded80,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 LTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,602 miles

OSR seatbelt has child seat, unable to test seatbelt.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,811 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,806 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,806 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,446 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,502 miles

o/s rear tyre has cracking to tread/wall

Fail 12 Sep 2008 55,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s rear tyre has cracking to tread/wall

Pass 13 Sep 2007 50,807 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 50,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 44,868 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,222 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 41,222 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Left side of horn switch poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 LTO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LTO, 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 LTO registered?

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

Is BG02 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG02 LTO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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