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BG02 UVP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,229 mi
Last recorded165,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 165,229 miles

Outer sills weak , very weak !

Fail 19 Jul 2016 165,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer sills weak , very weak !

Pass 21 Jul 2015 153,048 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket / mounting broken

Fail 21 Jul 2015 153,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket / mounting broken

Pass 22 Jul 2014 144,357 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f outer sill weak at front

Pass 24 Jul 2013 136,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 130,611 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 130,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edge. spare bald on edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 123,485 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,148 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 111,148 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,866 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 90,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 75,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,082 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,393 miles

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 UVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green 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 UVP, 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 UVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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