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BK02 GMG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,638 mi
Last recorded158,638 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GMG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2018 158,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.59mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 153,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 153,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Outer sill corroded and holed

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 149,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 149,193 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 142,857 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 128,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 128,734 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 98,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,006 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,078 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 87,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,319 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,923 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,374 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,372 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,874 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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BK02 GMG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BK02 GMG, 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 BK02 GMG registered?

BK02 GMG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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