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BJ02 BUV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,395 mi
Last recorded107,395 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 BUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2015 107,395 miles

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

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

chip in n/s of windscreen

n/s outer sill getting weak

Pass 6 May 2015 107,395 miles

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

chip in n/s of windscreen

n/s outer sill getting weak

Pass 2 May 2014 103,223 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 103,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,186 miles

n/s door mirror cassing damaged

n/s track rod end has play suggest repace ASAP

Fail 21 Apr 2012 87,010 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade split at ends

o/s outer cv boot looking insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2012 87,010 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade split at ends

o/s outer cv boot looking insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,860 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,473 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,548 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,548 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,447 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise nearside front fog light faulty

advise nearside rear brake squeaky

Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,664 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 43,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear seatbelts not checked due to child seats

Pass 19 Apr 2006 35,560 miles

Clunking noise from front when pulling away and reversing.

N/s/r tyre has a nail in it.

O/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

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

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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BJ02 BUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ02 BUV, 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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BJ02 BUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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