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BN02 CYJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 129,031 miles

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)

osf lower ball joint has minor movement

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Fail 3 Jun 2015 128,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

oil leak, spare wheel missing, brake lines corroded, rear wiper split, o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 May 2014 123,357 miles

brakes bit spongy,NS reg lamp cover incomplete,exhaust deteriorating,brake components corroded

stop lamp switch not great,screen,oil leak,NSF brake hose chaffed,rear brake pipes corroded,NSR tyre wearing low on edges,no spare tyre,rear shocker bushes,rear wiper,transmission mounting weak-investigate,tracking-attention

Fail 19 May 2014 123,357 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

stop lamp switch not great,screen,oil leak,NSF brake hose chaffed,rear brake pipes corroded,NSR tyre wearing low on edges,no spare tyre,rear shocker bushes,rear wiper,transmission mounting weak-investigate,tracking-attention

Pass 19 Apr 2013 120,126 miles

engine oil on minimum-dirty,footbrake feels bit spongy-investigate,os front lower balljoint slight play-atl,oil leak/spill,os driveshaft area damp,front discs lipped,nsf-nsr tyres wearing low on tread

osr brake binding slightly,nsr brake noisey in operation-pedal bit spongy-investigate,exhaust deteriorating in places-poor repair,slight leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 120,126 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil on minimum-dirty,footbrake feels bit spongy-investigate,os front lower balljoint slight play-atl,oil leak/spill,os driveshaft area damp,front discs lipped,nsf-nsr tyres wearing low on tread

osr brake binding slightly,nsr brake noisey in operation-pedal bit spongy-investigate,exhaust deteriorating in places-poor repair,slight leak

Pass 17 May 2012 117,617 miles

exhaust deteriorating in places/blowing slightly/previous repairs-fowling at rear slightly,nsr wheel binding slightly,balljoint covers slightly deteriorating

rear brake efforts just within limits-investigate

screen damaged outside swept area-will require attention if within pres. areas,ns reg lamp cover missing,service interval showing

Fail 16 May 2012 117,617 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorating in places/blowing slightly/previous repairs-fowling at rear slightly,nsr wheel binding slightly,balljoint covers slightly deteriorating

screen damaged outside swept area-will require attention if within pres. areas,ns reg lamp cover missing,service interval showing

Pass 14 Apr 2011 115,495 miles

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

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

emissions taken time to clear limits and very smokey to begin with-advise customer to check engine service history

screen cracked outside swept area,will require attention

spare tyre missing,oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 115,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions taken time to clear limits and very smokey to begin with-advise customer to check engine service history

screen cracked outside swept area,will require attention

spare tyre missing,oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 112,160 miles

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

front washers work with rear wash/wipe switch

oil leak...investigate

screen cracked outside swept area,requires attention

Pass 10 Apr 2009 109,418 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 109,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 99,377 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 99,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres low tread change soon

stiff drivers door

Pass 10 Mar 2007 70,405 miles

rear wiper split †rear exhaust box corrosion and small blow †wear on both front brake discs(border pass)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,293 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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BN02 CYJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BN02 CYJ, 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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BN02 CYJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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