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BW02 GNX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,880 mi
Last recorded137,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 GNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 137,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 133,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 130,956 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on outer sills

drivers seat base worn

front brake discs staring to corroded on inner faces

Fail 15 Jun 2013 130,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on both front coil springs

corrosion on outer sills

drivers seat base worn

front brake discs staring to corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Jun 2012 128,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

grease on inner driveshaft boot offside front

nearside rear & offside front tyres close to limits

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2012 128,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

grease on inner driveshaft boot offside front

nearside rear & offside front tyres close to limits

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 126,422 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2011 126,422 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 123,492 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 120,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 116,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

l/h wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2007 113,263 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 113,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspect front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jun 2006 94,297 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 94,297 miles

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

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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BW02 GNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BW02 GNX, 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 BW02 GNX registered?

BW02 GNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for BW02 GNX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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