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BG02 LUH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,186 mi
Last recorded197,186 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 197,186 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 197,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 190,282 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn very low

o/s/r tyre outer edge devoid of tread at time of test

screen scratched

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 4 Jul 2016 190,282 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn very low

o/s/r tyre outer edge devoid of tread at time of test

screen scratched

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 2 Jul 2015 176,963 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 176,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2014 162,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 162,527 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 146,627 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 146,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 3 Jul 2012 132,433 miles

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 132,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 120,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 113,210 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 113,210 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,721 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 104,721 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 92,510 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 92,510 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 82,609 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 82,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,670 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 LUH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LUH, 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 LUH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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