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BK02 GPV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,277 mi
Last recorded110,277 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 110,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded One front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Additional braking device damaged Reluctor ring broken. (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage quarter panel. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose to caliper. (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both front tyres showing signs of wear.

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

Nail in the nearside rear tyre.

The exhaust system deteriorating around weld joints.

The nearside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,150 miles

Both front outer sills blistering

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 107,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,445 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,103 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 83,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,724 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 70,724 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 57,136 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 44,633 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,515 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 31,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 29,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,543 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,136 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 3 Apr 2007 24,041 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 24,035 miles

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

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 21 Mar 2006 20,028 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 GPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK02 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

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

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