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BJ02 GUG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,759 mi
Last recorded135,759 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 GUG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 135,759 miles

front exhaust bracket no longer connected to exhaust but system adequately supported

Fail 17 Oct 2014 135,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust bracket no longer connected to exhaust but system adequately supported

Fail 18 Oct 2013 128,473 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills weak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 128,473 miles

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

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

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

sills weak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 113,752 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 88,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 76,592 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 65,549 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 52,643 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 52,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

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 GUG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GUG, 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 GUG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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