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BV02 GDK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,646 mi
Last recorded179,646 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GDK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 179,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 179,646 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault intermittent (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 176,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 176,382 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 171,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 171,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL BADLY CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

GEAR STICK KNOB DETERIORATED

Pass 24 Oct 2022 166,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim slightly beam image is obviously incorrect

Fail 17 Oct 2022 166,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim slightly beam image is obviously incorrect

Pass 11 Oct 2021 162,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,684 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 144,777 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,276 miles

Both front tyre's bold on edges (not at full tread depth)

Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,802 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 128,802 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,219 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,792 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 106,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 95,664 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 95,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Minor exhaust leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,643 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 78,698 miles

1 diesel additive added due to vehicle just passing emissions.

front brake pads 80% worn

Fail 13 May 2013 78,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

1 diesel additive added due to vehicle just passing emissions.

front brake pads 80% worn

offside front window fault

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,113 miles

1x diesel treatment added.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2012 74,111 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 6 May 2011 66,309 miles

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

adv 2x treatments added to tank along with replacement air filter.......

Pass 6 May 2011 66,309 miles

adv 2x treatments added to tank along with replacement air filter.......

Pass 17 May 2010 59,805 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 59,802 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 59,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,433 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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BV02 GDK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 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 BV02 GDK, 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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BV02 GDK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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