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BP02 GCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,909 mi
Last recorded105,909 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,909 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 105,909 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam near side front (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,060 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 94,551 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,683 miles

Brake cables poor condition

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 87,679 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake cables poor condition

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,706 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,576 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 73,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 73,891 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 24 Mar 2011 67,488 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc showing signs of wear

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc showing signs of wear

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,234 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,655 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 36,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre is cracking all over

o/s/f tyre is cracking all over

Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,399 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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BP02 GCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BP02 GCU, 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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BP02 GCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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