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BG02 YFW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,205 mi
Last recorded129,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 129,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 119,633 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 119,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,666 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 107,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,190 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,455 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 87,455 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,147 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,147 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,376 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Oct 2011 70,312 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

turbo pressure leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,464 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 63,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,440 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 48,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,171 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 42,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,005 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)

vehicle fitted with underside and engine covers restricting full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,444 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre showing cracking in tyre sidewall (185/65h15).

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,444 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

nearside rear tyre showing cracking in tyre sidewall (185/65h15).

Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,474 miles

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 YFW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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