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BG02 YGH

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,327 mi
Last recorded177,327 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YGH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 177,327 miles

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

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

slight crazing on both headlamp lens

Pass 8 Aug 2012 170,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

drivers window fault

tial pipe rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 170,109 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

drivers window has fault

Pass 11 Jul 2011 158,786 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 158,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover loose

rear wiper faulty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 144,477 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2010 144,477 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2009 131,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 131,310 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 116,851 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 101,470 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,637 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 YGH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGH, 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 YGH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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