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BJ02 ZFF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,422 mi
Last recorded163,422 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ZFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 163,422 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 163,422 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 158,154 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 158,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condtion

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 148,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middel (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre poor condtion

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 141,387 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 141,383 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,203 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 133,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 123,039 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 123,038 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,721 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,188 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 91,315 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,379 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,477 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 ZFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZFF, 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 ZFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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