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BN02 NFG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,594 mi
Last recorded145,594 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 NFG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 145,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small in centre pipe, towards rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs lipped, up to 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, approx. 9mm thick

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, almost smooth on very outer - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 145,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small in centre pipe, towards rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs lipped, up to 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, approx. 9mm thick

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, almost smooth on very outer - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake discs lipped, 5-10mm wide on inner faces - pads virtually new

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated - no movement

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy and has slight play

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded just in front of rear axle on n/s

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 5 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 6mm

engine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 31 Jan 2020 135,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake discs lipped, 5-10mm wide on inner faces - pads virtually new

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated - no movement

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy and has slight play

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded just in front of rear axle on n/s

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 5 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 6mm

engine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2019 121,284 miles

Front brake discs have a 5-10mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 3-4mm approx.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated - no movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded, just forward of rear axle

engine oil leak - further investigation required

Fail 6 Feb 2019 121,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded and holed around mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole just in front of CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs have a 5-10mm wide corroded lip on inner faces - pads ok, 3-4mm approx.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush deteriorated - no movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on very inner edge, worn on very outer - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded, just forward of rear axle

engine oil leak - further investigation required

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two small holes in centre section next to mounting hanger (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly lipped, up to 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, 6mm approx.

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2018 109,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases two small holes in centre section next to mounting hanger (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly lipped, up to 10mm wide on inner faces - pads good, 6mm approx.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,623 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 78,867 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,216 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 9 Feb 2010 57,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,378 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 44,923 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,770 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 NFG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NFG, 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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BN02 NFG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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