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BJ02 TGE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,687 mi
Last recorded131,687 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,687 miles

Nearside Rear accient damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2015 124,957 miles

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

advice check surpect front brake pads low

nearside rear door and sill damaged

offside mid sill corroed

offside rear sill damaged

power steering pipe under rad damp no posstive leak

spare tyre missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 124,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advice check surpect front brake pads low

nearside rear door and sill damaged

offside mid sill corroed

offside rear sill damaged

power steering pipe under rad damp no posstive leak

spare tyre missing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 118,635 miles

accient damage nearside of vehicle

advice check front brake pads surpect low

nearside front tyre getting low

offide front tyre bald inside should none testible tread

offside rear sill damage

power steering pipe under rad damp no posstive leaks

spear wheel missing

Fail 28 Mar 2014 118,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accient damage nearside of vehicle

advice check front brake pads surpect low

nearside front tyre getting low

offide front tyre bald inside should none testible tread

offside rear sill damage

power steering pipe under rad damp no posstive leaks

spear wheel missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,857 miles

accident damage to n/s door area

n/s+o/s sills damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2013 111,722 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

accident damage to n/s door area

n/s+o/s sills damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2012 104,698 miles

accident damage to n/s

check front pads

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r sill damaged

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 24 Mar 2012 104,675 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

accident damage to n/s

check front pads

front coil springs corroded

o/s/r sill damaged

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 26 Mar 2011 98,866 miles

accident damage n/s/f door

o/s/r outer handbrake cable split

o/s/r sill damaged

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,771 miles

accient damage nearside rear door

unable to open offside rear door

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,831 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 85,817 miles

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

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

offside front door accient damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,886 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 63,216 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 TGE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TGE, 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 TGE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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