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BW02 GPV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,420 mi
Last recorded98,420 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 GPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 98,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 96,512 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 96,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,881 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively LEAK FROM RACK OR PIPES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box outer skin split

Pass 21 Jan 2017 88,450 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 88,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 87,220 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,615 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 81,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front wipers poor

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,269 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,582 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,981 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 42,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 35,661 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 27,771 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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BW02 GPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BW02 GPV, 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 GPV registered?

BW02 GPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BW02 GPV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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