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BT02 NJO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,558 mi
Last recorded96,558 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 NJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,558 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriated

front wiper blades split

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 91,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 91,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 82,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 2 May 2014 82,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,888 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,081 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2012 69,081 miles

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

offside rear cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from inside

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

offside and nearside rear doors do not open from inside

Pass 19 Apr 2010 50,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 41,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,750 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,265 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 26,265 miles

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

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 NJO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NJO, 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 BT02 NJO registered?

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

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