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BG02 SYE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

248,190 mi
Last recorded248,190 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 SYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 248,190 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise coil springs rusty advise engine mount split advise rear number plate slight ditortion advise slight movement in steering rack arms

advise possible rear brakes need checking

Fail 21 Apr 2015 248,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise coil springs rusty advise engine mount split advise rear number plate slight ditortion advise slight movement in steering rack arms

advise possible rear brakes need checking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 238,357 miles

advise engine mounting split

advise rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 238,357 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise engine mounting split

advise rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013
Pass 16 Apr 2012 212,458 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 182,538 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 182,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 151,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 119,442 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad worn??....imbalance on front brakes at 24% n/s quicker

Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 53,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,602 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 SYE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

BG02 SYE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BG02 SYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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