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BG02 SNU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 114,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 109,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2020 109,803 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2019 103,699 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 May 2019 103,699 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 May 2018 95,992 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 95,992 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,832 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 95,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 94,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 81,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 67,083 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 64,526 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,526 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 61,540 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 61,540 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 56,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 56,507 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 50,889 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 50,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 47,669 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,661 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 36,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 36,951 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,682 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 SNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

BG02 SNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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