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BJ52 YSD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,844 mi
Last recorded103,844 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 YSD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 103,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,517 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,496 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,627 miles

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,368 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 83,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,397 miles

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

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

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

pinhole in the offside cv boot

the dust covers on the offside front droplink are split

the front brake discs are slightly worn

when the front of the car is in the jacked position the steering is slightly tight when turning it to the right, not effecting the lock to lock when the car is on the ground

Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,694 miles

limited reserve travel at the handbrake lever

Fail 10 Aug 2010 65,686 miles

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

limited reserve travel at the handbrake lever

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,352 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,433 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 YSD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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