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BJ52 OHK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 118,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front lower suspension arm bushes have play

near side front anti roll bar link has slight play

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Jan 2019 118,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front lower suspension arm bushes have play

near side front anti roll bar link has slight play

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,156 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,156 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 97,910 miles

oil leak from intercooler

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2016 97,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Rear Lower inner side light inoperative

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose but not insecure

oil leak from intercooler

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,147 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT ACCIDENT DAMAGED

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR MOUNTS WORN

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OBSCURING VIEW OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

UNDERSIDE REAR HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

CLUTCH OPP VERY HEAVY

ENGINE OIL LEAK

ENGINE RATTLE SUSPECT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY

NEARSIDE FRONT ACCIDENT DAMAGED

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR MOUNTS WORN

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OBSCURING VIEW OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

UNDERSIDE REAR HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 82,596 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/front outer cv boot loose on cv joint

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,326 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr brake looks like been sticking ok at time of test.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,840 miles

front suspension lower arms rear bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2012 67,840 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front suspension lower arms rear bushes worn

oil leak timing belt area

rear wiper blade u/s

service indicator illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,396 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 60,396 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,886 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,287 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,287 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 30,761 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,734 miles

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

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 OHK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OHK, 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 OHK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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