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BG02 SNJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 95,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2020 95,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,851 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,638 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 79,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,616 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2015 70,190 miles

Brake pipes greased

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes greased

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,423 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,622 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,605 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 36,596 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 23,605 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 SNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

BG02 SNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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