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BC02 WJM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 WJM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017
Fail 19 Aug 2017

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe (7.1.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 84,970 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 84,958 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 84,956 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 79,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 25 Jul 2015 79,701 miles

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,720 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,273 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 62,578 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,578 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,026 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,026 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,031 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,186 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

front discs wearing low

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 9 Jul 2008 39,865 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 39,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,614 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 34,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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BC02 WJM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BC02 WJM, 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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BC02 WJM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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