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BP02 OJE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,015 mi
Last recorded150,015 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 OJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 150,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front slight brake imbalance

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 150,010 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavy Corrosion inside face, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area within seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area within seat mounting, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and Rear, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded apart ,catalyst shield loose, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked along the bottom , (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust catalyst mount bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 nails tread also on limit ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at rear (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust catalyst mount bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 nails tread also on limit ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded at rear (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 139,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 130,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 129,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 124,639 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 124,639 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 118,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rattle from back box not affecting emissions

Fail 18 Jan 2014 118,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rattle from back box not affecting emissions

Pass 15 Jan 2013 104,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 93,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,930 miles

Rear centre brake light slightly defective

Fail 30 Nov 2009 73,930 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear centre brake light slightly defective

Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 54,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 27,590 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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BP02 OJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP02 OJE, 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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BP02 OJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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