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BG02 UVV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,056 mi
Last recorded161,056 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 161,056 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 101,273 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 135,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 118,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 113,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 104,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 88,299 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 83,738 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 79,270 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 May 2012 73,320 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 63,976 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 63,976 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,390 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 55,390 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 46,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 36,458 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 28,866 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 21,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 13,443 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 13,443 miles

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

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 UVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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