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BG02 TFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,400 mi
Last recorded88,400 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 88,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases may requireweldidn as small crack has appeared (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced soft to the touch strongly advise further inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 82,425 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre and rear sections of exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,687 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 75,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box flange blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,977 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

offside front tyre is mishaped slightly on outter edge.

part of centre brake light not working.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 67,919 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,904 miles

mil light on dash

Fail 18 Jan 2012 58,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

mil light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2011 54,537 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,395 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,602 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 27,551 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 TFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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