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FM02 BGX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,740 mi
Last recorded156,740 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 156,740 miles

both front brake discs - rusty on inner face

Fail 11 Dec 2012 156,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

o/s/r lamp lense broken but not affecting light output

Pass 20 Dec 2011 134,683 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 134,683 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 118,942 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 118,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 105,645 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 105,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 91,079 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 78,294 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 78,294 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 61,333 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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FM02 BGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FM02 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM02 BGX registered?

FM02 BGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is FM02 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 BGX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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