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BJ02 FHE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 FHE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,531 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Axail (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Axail (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2016 78,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Axail (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2015 70,040 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 70,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,029 miles

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

slight oil leak engine rocker cover

spare tyre perished/ deep cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2014 65,028 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r nail in tyre

slight oil leak engine rocker cover

spare tyre perished/ deep cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,311 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,311 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,904 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,678 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,955 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 30,526 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 28,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 24,343 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 24,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 19,989 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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BJ02 FHE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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