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BJ52 JCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,986 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Nearside slight play inner joint

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 112,986 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside slight play inner joint

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,343 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 108,238 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 104,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2012 100,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 100,303 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,419 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 96,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 92,010 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 79,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,090 miles

os and ns rear tyre starting to crack

os front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack

Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os and ns rear tyre starting to crack

os front tyre wearing on outer edge and starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,533 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 23,533 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 JCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 BJ52 JCU, 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 JCU registered?

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

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