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BJ52 HZC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 HZC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,140 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,140 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 84,964 miles

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2013 84,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre perished

wipers smearing

Fail 28 May 2012 78,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre perished

wipers smearing

Pass 27 May 2011 71,413 miles

child seat in nearside rear

Fail 27 May 2011 71,412 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

child seat in nearside rear

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,005 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,114 miles

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2009 57,114 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s sill damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2007 40,387 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,387 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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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BJ52 HZC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BJ52 HZC, 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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BJ52 HZC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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