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BV02 GUU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,088 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,088 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 85,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,486 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,482 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,710 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,718 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 5 Jul 2007 39,107 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cluth resivior feed pipe ddamp around seal

osr tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,589 miles

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

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 GUU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GUU, 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 GUU registered?

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

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