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BN52 MJJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 MJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 141,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 129,287 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust centre box rattles (baffles loose)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,284 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 11 Nov 2014 107,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 100,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 100,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 93,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movenent

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated causing movement

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Nov 2012 93,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight movenent

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated causing movement

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,415 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2009 67,063 miles

Both front tryres worn on inside edge

Child seats o/s/r n/s/f

Pass 24 Nov 2008 57,890 miles

Both front struts may touch body at some point

O/s/r tyre worn on inside edge perished and on legal limit

Three child seats fitted to rear

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,229 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,255 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 MJJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN52 MJJ, 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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BN52 MJJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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