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BJ02 VNU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,678 mi
Last recorded59,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 VNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,678 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Jul 2017 59,918 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OIL LEAK

Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,653 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,608 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 38,980 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 31,335 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 31,316 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 26,438 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 26,407 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 12,874 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,753 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,319 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 VNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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