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BJ02 YJP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 156,008 miles

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

Skeleton on dash only slightly affecting view

Fail 6 Oct 2016 155,932 miles

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

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

Skeleton on dash only slightly affecting view

Pass 25 Sep 2015 141,626 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

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

Offside mirror body temporarily repaired

Fail 25 Sep 2015 141,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside number plate lamp cover missing

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

Offside mirror body temporarily repaired

Pass 8 Oct 2014 132,214 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 132,214 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,002 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 1 Oct 2013 117,988 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion in front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 106,353 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 106,351 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)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 96,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,364 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Jul 2009 86,664 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 86,662 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

some wear in brake discs and pads. large engine shields preventing full frontal inspection.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 26,112 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 YJP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJP, 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 YJP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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