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BG02 UVL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 128,018 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 128,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp leaking (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bottom mount (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,542 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front outer sill corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2015 124,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside front outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,294 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 98,584 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,584 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2012 88,949 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn!!

Fail 30 Mar 2011 76,579 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn!!

oil level low!

Pass 30 Mar 2010 67,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,912 miles

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

Nearside 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 UVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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