MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge nearly through to cords. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective ()
unable to fully inspect front brake pads!
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)
both front wiper blades deteriorating
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)
both front wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.
N/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S, MAIN TO REAR, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.
O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
O/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.
O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/R TYRE PERISHED.
O/S/R TYRE PERISHED.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres are cracking on outer edges.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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BG02 SVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 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 SVX, 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 SVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2002.
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