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BG02 SXE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,786 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 75,786 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,609 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,629 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

o/s/rear lamp is cracked.

o/s/rear tyre is running low on tread.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,673 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

o/s/rear lamp is cracked.

o/s/rear tyre is running low on tread.

Pass 13 May 2005 31,153 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 SXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

BG02 SXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is BG02 SXE safe to buy?

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