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BG02 SNZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,528 mi
Last recorded132,528 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 132,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2019 132,509 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured & offside plus side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2018 128,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured & offside plus side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured & offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres showing signs of detieriation

Fail 26 Aug 2017 125,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres showing signs of detieriation

Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,972 miles

4x tyres showing signs of detieriation

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 120,972 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

4x tyres showing signs of detieriation

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,261 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 112,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 106,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,131 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,809 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 74,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 64,046 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 53,554 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2007 3,574 miles

nearside front drive light (fog) not working

Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,203 miles

n earside front tyre inner shoulder wear

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 SNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SNZ, 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 SNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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