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BG02 THV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,740 mi
Last recorded122,740 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 THV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,761cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 122,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 109,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 109,465 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 98,485 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 98,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 May 2011 88,032 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 75,507 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 754,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 62,497 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,425 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 51,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 40,780 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 40,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front pads worn low

o/s/r tyre cracking

small cuts in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 11 May 2006 30,918 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 30,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 THV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THV, 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 THV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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