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BV02 SJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,600 mi
Last recorded102,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,600 miles

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,972 miles

rear exhaust corroded

roughness in the nearside front driveshaft

Fail 17 Jul 2014 94,972 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust corroded

roughness in the nearside front driveshaft

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,724 miles

nearside front diff/driveshaft roughness

suspect slight roughness in the offside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front diff/driveshaft roughness

suspect slight roughness in the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,393 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,393 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs serverly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,960 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 67,960 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,733 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 57,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 47,503 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,339 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 37,323 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,295 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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BV02 SJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BV02 SJU, 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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BV02 SJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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