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BJ02 ZFL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,431 mi
Last recorded105,431 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 ZFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,431 miles

corrosion to nearside front outer sill - just outside prescribed area

damage to both rear outer sills

Fail 27 Feb 2017 105,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (not working every time brake is applied) (1.2.1b)

corrosion to nearside front outer sill - just outside prescribed area

damage to both rear outer sills

offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 98,897 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)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,098 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked ( 2002 )

rear outer sills damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,098 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished and cracked ( 2002 )

rear outer sills damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,088 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight rear foot & hand brake imbalance.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight rear foot & hand brake imbalance.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 77,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,633 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 70,632 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,357 miles

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

brake ferrules corroding,rear sills damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,224 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,325 miles

damage to rear of sills\front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,200 miles

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

other tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,901 miles

front brake pads low unable to measure at time of test

nsr\nsf\osf tyres for inner and outer tread wear

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,002 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 ZFL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFL, 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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What year was BJ02 ZFL registered?

BJ02 ZFL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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