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BT02 JGZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,171 mi
Last recorded103,171 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 JGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,171 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 103,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,753 miles

Nearside Front 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

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Ex Sy Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

accelerator pedal anti slip missing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 93,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 93,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,531 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 74,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 62,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 52,267 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,758 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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BT02 JGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BT02 JGZ, 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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BT02 JGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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