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BJ02 SWW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,345 mi
Last recorded117,345 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 SWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 117,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyrewall is cut but flap of rubber is covering chords

Offside mirror secured by cable tie / function is ok

Fail 2 May 2017 117,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded along length in various places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking back plate is wet (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyrewall is cut but flap of rubber is covering chords

Offside mirror secured by cable tie / function is ok

Fail 24 Feb 2017 116,155 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear of (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 108,780 miles

All tyres perished

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,629 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,623 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,622 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,451 miles

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

O/s/r tyre is perishing along tread

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 95,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 92,101 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 92,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 87,492 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,618 miles

Offside & nearside lower suspension arm bushes splitting, recommend replace.

Offside rear tyre, cracking/splitting in tread, recommend replace.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside & nearside lower suspension arm bushes splitting, recommend replace.

Offside rear tyre, cracking/splitting in tread, recommend replace.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,806 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 70,806 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,244 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 54,244 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 41,090 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 SWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,749cc 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 SWW, 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 SWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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