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BG02 TLV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,330 mi
Last recorded147,330 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,330 miles

slight movement drivers seat

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Oct 2017 147,314 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint from steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s outer sills starting to corrode

slight movement drivers seat

Pass 10 Oct 2016 141,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movment drivers seat / slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Oct 2016 141,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movment drivers seat / slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,313 miles

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 21 Aug 2014 118,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 118,521 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,719 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front discs and pads wearing

n/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 106,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front discs and pads wearing

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,445 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 84,779 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,685 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,227 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 56,814 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 56,644 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 42,942 miles

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

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

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 TLV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TLV, 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 TLV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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