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BG02 TOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,064 mi
Last recorded84,064 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 TOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 84,064 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 84,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 78,354 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 78,354 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 70,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,341 miles

advise n.s. & o.s. front tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 22 May 2013 66,341 miles

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

advise n.s. & o.s. front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 May 2012 60,935 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 60,935 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 53,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,179 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2009 39,175 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both rear tyre sidewalls slightly worn

Fail 5 Jun 2008 36,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007

damage to o/s rear door

Fail 8 Jun 2006 28,226 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jun 2006 28,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU registered?

BG02 TOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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