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BJ02 VNM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,863 mi
Last recorded114,863 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,758 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 95,890 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,890 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,022 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear screen wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Apr 2013 91,022 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear screen wiper blade defective

Fail 2 Apr 2012 85,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 85,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 78,463 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 78,463 miles

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

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

front discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,676 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 70,659 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 60,398 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 60,398 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine cover insecure.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,545 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,667 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 VNM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VNM, 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 VNM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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