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BN02 GAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,182 mi
Last recorded45,182 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 45,182 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 38,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,740 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 33,740 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,462 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,196 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,775 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 29,775 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,209 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 28,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,891 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 24,891 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 23,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,200 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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BN02 GAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BN02 GAU, 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 BN02 GAU registered?

BN02 GAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is BN02 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 GAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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