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BJ02 GMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,619 mi
Last recorded151,619 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 151,619 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 151,619 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 150,595 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 150,595 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 145,957 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 145,957 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 140,752 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 140,752 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 134,811 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 128,715 miles

both front tyres have a cut in them in outer side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

front brake discs inner braking faces corroding worn and scoring

Pass 28 Apr 2014 122,528 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 122,528 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 117,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 117,534 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 108,377 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Apr 2011 96,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 96,868 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,201 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 76,201 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 66,356 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 66,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 55,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,740 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 GMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ02 GMU, 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 BJ02 GMU registered?

BJ02 GMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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