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DG02 BGX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,135 mi
Last recorded114,135 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 114,135 miles

both side lights dull

Fail 10 May 2016 114,135 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both side lights dull

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,803 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 104,912 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 104,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 95,277 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 95,273 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 86,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2012 86,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 May 2011 76,412 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 76,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 May 2010 64,498 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,762 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 59,527 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 56,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE..REAR..TYER..SLIGHT.SIDE.WALL.CRACKING

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,968 miles

OFFSIDE..REAR..TYER..SLIGHT.SIDE.WALL.CRACKING

Pass 14 Jul 2006 55,066 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2005 41,938 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 41,938 miles

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

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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DG02 BGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG02 BGX, 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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DG02 BGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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