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BJ52 ZHU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,804 mi
Last recorded57,804 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 56,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 54,556 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 52,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,243 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,227 miles

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,675 miles

advise front number plate

advise rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,062 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 102,062 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 35,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,489 miles

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

near side rear door not opening from outside and in side / door has slight damage

Fail 21 Nov 2008 33,488 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear door not opening from outside and in side / door has slight damage

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,075 miles

nearside rear door not openning from inside and outside

Pass 17 Nov 2006 27,075 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 16,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 24,570 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 ZHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

BJ52 ZHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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