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BN02 KNJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 KNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 98,033 miles

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2015 98,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2014 95,177 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 95,177 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear sill damaged

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,935 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,632 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,097 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 50,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,739 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,614 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 KNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BN02 KNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN02 KNJ registered?

BN02 KNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is BN02 KNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN02 KNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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