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BJ02 ZFB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,276 mi
Last recorded79,276 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ZFB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,276 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2016 79,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2016 79,272 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 74,910 miles

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

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

Unable to inspect frnt brake pads due to wheel design and trims

Fail 20 Jun 2015 74,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Unable to inspect frnt brake pads due to wheel design and trims

Fail 25 Jun 2014 65,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2012 42,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,150 miles

No spare wheel in carrier

Rear exhaust rear box outter cover corroded and is leaking exhaust gases

Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

No spare wheel in carrier

Rear exhaust rear box outter cover corroded and is leaking exhaust gases

Pass 7 May 2010 32,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,207 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 27,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 25,371 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 May 2006 21,772 miles

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

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 ZFB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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