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BJ52 EXS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,439 mi
Last recorded108,439 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,227 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jan 2016 91,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit

spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s sill has been repaired with what looks like body filler

Pass 10 Dec 2013 76,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,476 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,425 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill slight damage

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,592 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 37,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,404 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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BJ52 EXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ52 EXS, 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 BJ52 EXS registered?

BJ52 EXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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