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BG02 TSO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,446 mi
Last recorded76,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 76,446 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 76,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,215 miles

Offside Front Corrosion (as marked with chalk) on the sill but not within any prescribed area.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,062 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded As marked with chalk (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Corrosion (as marked with chalk) on the sill but not within any prescribed area.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,344 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 59,196 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 54,887 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front disc brakes poor

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,178 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 48,147 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,049 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 31,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 26,762 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 26,758 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 TSO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TSO, 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 TSO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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