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BJ52 WVS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,281 mi
Last recorded51,281 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 WVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 46,789 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 42,112 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 42,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 27,668 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,750 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,317 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,748 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 23,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,116 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 17,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 15,437 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,336 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 WVS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WVS, 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 WVS registered?

BJ52 WVS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ52 WVS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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