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BV02 SGU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,825 mi
Last recorded141,825 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 141,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 141,801 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 134,999 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 134,914 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 134,894 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

age related cracks to nearside rear tyre

corrosion to rear exhaust

front brake pads worn very low

nearside rear tyre worn close to limits

offside front tyre worn substantially low on edges

scratch to windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2017 123,350 miles

Age related cracks to both rear tyre sidewalls

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits

Offside front tyre worn substantially low on edges

Play in drivers seat base

Slight perishing to both rear brake flexi hoses

Fail 27 Jan 2017 123,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Centre (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Age related cracks to both rear tyre sidewalls

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits

Offside front tyre worn substantially low on edges

Play in drivers seat base

Slight perishing to both rear brake flexi hoses

Pass 29 Jan 2016 111,112 miles

offside rear tyre worn very close to limits

perishing to both rear tyre sidewalls

slight play in both front roll bar drop links

Fail 29 Jan 2016 111,112 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear tyre worn very close to limits

perishing to both rear tyre sidewalls

slight play in both front roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight perishing both rear tyres

slight perishing front lower suspension arm bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,831 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre wearing low

slight perishing both rear tyres

slight perishing front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,065 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to limits on edges

carried out test in wet conditions

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 86,065 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn to limits on edges

carried out test in wet conditions

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2013 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

rear exhaust metal support bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,836 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 69,164 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,264 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 63,098 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,988 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 56,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2008 53,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 53,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 47,082 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2007 47,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,615 miles

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

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 SGU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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