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BG02 SVX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

114,539 mi
Last recorded114,539 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018 114,539 miles

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!

Pass 16 Mar 2017 98,637 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 98,475 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,959 miles

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 80,959 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 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,039 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SILENCER IS DETERIORATED.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 69,037 miles

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,326 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,248 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,048 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,820 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,820 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,981 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE LOOSE.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,907 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,536 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,536 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,428 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking on outer edges.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 38,851 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,850 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 35,384 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 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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