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BJ52 SYH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,576 mi
Last recorded108,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 SYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,576 miles

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Jul 2020 108,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front non obligatory fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 100,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 94,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,554 miles

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

N/S/F tyre very badly worn on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 88,544 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S/F tyre very badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 75,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,336 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 57,528 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 57,489 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,211 miles

Offside front tyre wear on inner tread. Advise swap to rear & tracking if has not recently been done.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,600 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,600 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap to rear.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 41,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 39,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,095 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,896 miles

spare tyre missing

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 SYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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