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BG02 UUX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

44,164 mi
Last recorded44,164 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UUX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 44,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 44,164 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 43,823 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2023 42,767 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 42,765 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested pedal sticking (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,745 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,055 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting possible seizing/stiff

Pass 14 Jul 2020 41,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 41,449 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 40,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damasge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,088 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking to sidewalls

Offside Front tyre cracking to sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,725 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 37,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking to outer side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,138 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking to outer side wall

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,883 miles

N/s front tyre cracking visible on sidewall.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,203 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 32,203 miles

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

O/s rear tyre heavily cracked on outer sidewall.

Pass 1 May 2012 30,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,639 miles

N/s + o/s rear tyres cracking visible on sidewalls.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,639 miles

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

N/s + o/s rear tyres cracking visible on sidewalls.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 26,729 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall

Pass 5 May 2009 24,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 5 May 2009 24,686 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,107 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 20,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,668 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UUX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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