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BG02 YGU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

123,690 mi
Last recorded123,690 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 YGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,690 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general dryness / corrosion to under body and components

Pass 4 Mar 2023 122,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 122,606 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill correded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 120,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blow around joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs

Fail 14 Feb 2022 120,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box slight blow around joint area (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs

Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of general corrosion to outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2020 116,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective tail of blade torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 113,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,021 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 111,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,797 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to front outer sill correded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre to front outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,745 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 102,129 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,129 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,692 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,847 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 91,293 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 91,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 87,710 miles

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

boyh outer sill showing signs of corrosion at front,not within perscribed areas at present

Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 71,873 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Feb 2009 71,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,768 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 58,513 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,263 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 3 Mar 2006 38,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,368 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 YGU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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