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BV02 GFJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,722 mi
Last recorded85,722 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 79,968 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 79,916 miles

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

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,658 miles

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

front brake discs scored,rusted and worn

rear seat belts not checked,child restraints fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2012 76,658 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs scored,rusted and worn

rear seat belts not checked,child restraints fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,640 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 69,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 37,436 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 29,544 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 GFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV02 GFJ, 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 BV02 GFJ registered?

BV02 GFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BV02 GFJ safe to buy?

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