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BN52 MJF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 MJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 98,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,201 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 84,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,739 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,739 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 68,149 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust interpipe corroded at joint

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2012 68,149 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Exhaust interpipe corroded at joint

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,382 miles

Offside and nearside front discs corroded and worn

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,736 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 38,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,670 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,972 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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BN52 MJF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN52 MJF, 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 BN52 MJF registered?

BN52 MJF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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