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BV02 GVG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,913 mi
Last recorded158,913 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 158,913 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 158,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 155,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front wipers clean poor

n/s front fog broken

Pass 8 Feb 2019 150,996 miles

n/s front fog light damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2019 150,984 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 145,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 145,249 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 136,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective side wall cracks ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 126,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre small cracks

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,564 miles

o/s rear tyre small cracks

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 71,375 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2010 71,318 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 64,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 57,603 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,013 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 GVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

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

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