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BF02 RJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,047 mi
Last recorded107,047 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 RJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 107,019 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 97,882 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre iner side wall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre iner side wall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2010 82,928 miles

engine oil dipstick incomplete

offside front (drivers) seat height adjustment mechanism worn/faulty allowing seat base to rise/fall (seat base secure)

spare tyre worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 73,429 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

engine bay partialy shielded with plastic panels (preventing inspection of testable items)

engine oil dipstick incomplete

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside wiper blade mounting clip defective/incomplete (blade not likely to come adrift)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 73,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

engine bay partialy shielded with plastic panels (preventing inspection of testable items)

engine oil dipstick incomplete

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside park brake cable defective

offside wiper blade mounting clip defective/incomplete (blade not likely to come adrift)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,482 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiperblade incomplete

Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,462 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiperblade incomplete

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 43,334 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 43,334 miles

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

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

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

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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BF02 RJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF02 RJU, 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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What year was BF02 RJU registered?

BF02 RJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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