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BG10 ELJ

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG10 ELJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025
Pass 7 Aug 2024 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,322 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 57,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to check pads accurately with wheels on, advise to have wheels remove to check thickness of brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,030 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 51,800 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 49,421 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 49,421 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,253 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 41,246 miles

Rear both tyres have slight cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,099 miles

Rear both tyres have slight cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2016 36,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres have slight cracking

Pass 16 Dec 2015 30,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,146 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 19,986 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2013 17,707 miles

all four tyres are slightly perished/cracked

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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BG10 ELJ is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 BG10 ELJ, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG10 ELJ registered?

BG10 ELJ is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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