CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF02 RHJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,971 mi
Last recorded141,971 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,971 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 141,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,009 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,251 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear up to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear up to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear up to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 106,777 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,777 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 97,774 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 97,774 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,523 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,519 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,773 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 85,176 miles

front brake disc pads low?

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,758 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 75,727 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,228 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 70,951 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 70,951 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2006 59,891 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF02 RHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF02 RHJ, 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

How do I check the history of BF02 RHJ?

You can check the full history of BF02 RHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF02 RHJ registered?

BF02 RHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is BF02 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 RHJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF02 RHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF02 RHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.