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BJ02 BVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,620 mi
Last recorded115,620 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 BVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 115,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 16 May 2014 115,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 110,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,354 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 95,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 79,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 79,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 59,325 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen has a crack outside of the zone a and the swept area

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,562 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 53,552 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,839 miles

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

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 BVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BJ02 BVU, 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 BVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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