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BG02 UVY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,492 mi
Last recorded92,492 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 UVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 92,492 miles

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

some wear in drivers seat pivots

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanger ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

childseat

drivers seat has slight movement

Fail 24 Jun 2016 87,418 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating not loud enough (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

childseat

drivers seat has slight movement

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,136 miles

wear in drivers seat base

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

some play in o/s/f seat mechanism,

Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,272 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

some play in o/s/f seat mechanism,

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,704 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight blow from centre silencer joint

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight blow from centre silencer joint

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,036 miles

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

exhaust at mounts and glamp corroded not leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,690 miles

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,284 miles

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,634 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,259 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 UVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UVY, 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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What year was BG02 UVY registered?

BG02 UVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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