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BC02 WJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

151,036 mi
Last recorded151,036 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 WJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 151,036 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2018 151,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,864 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 142,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,041 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 133,041 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,287 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 123,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 113,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front wiper blades split at both ends,clearing screen

outer edge of n/s/f tyre wearing,no cord or ply showing as yet

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades split at both ends,clearing screen

outer edge of n/s/f tyre wearing,no cord or ply showing as yet

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,034 miles

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

slight wear to outer edge of n/s/r tyre,no cords showing as yet.

tailgate not opening but is secured in the locked/closed position

Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,034 miles

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

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

slight wear to outer edge of n/s/r tyre,no cords showing as yet.

tailgate not opening but is secured in the locked/closed position

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 92,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 83,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 72,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Oct 2008 60,621 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Oct 2007 47,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

nearside front wiper blade split †but servicable

offside front and rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 13 Oct 2007 47,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front wiper blade split †but servicable

offside front and rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,665 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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BC02 WJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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