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BJ02 SXO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 SXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,912 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and worn. 10 dot code

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted

End of dip stick missing

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides spring seats (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre side wall perished very bad and split.

tyres worn off on edge

Fail 16 Oct 2015 85,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1007 (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working 1001 (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking and worn. 10 dot code

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted

End of dip stick missing

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides spring seats (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre side wall perished very bad and split.

item removed from Screen

nearside aim not checked

tyres worn off on edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

End of dip stick missing!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

End of dip stick missing!

Front brake discs worn and corroded!

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside head light aim not checked!

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,706 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,706 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2012 75,037 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,413 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 68,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f drop link rubber boot split

Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven,low tread in places

o/s/f drop link rubber boot split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 52,945 miles

o/s/f inner sidewall badly cracked

Fail 8 Oct 2009 52,929 miles

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

o/s/f inner sidewall badly cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,086 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 40,860 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 32,163 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 32,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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 SXO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

BJ02 SXO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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