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BV52 JWX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,493 mi
Last recorded107,493 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear l.s.v (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside windscreen light scores

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Fail 26 Feb 2020 107,364 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear l.s.v (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26"s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear l.s.v (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen light scores

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,859 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,671 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 93,657 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,675 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking on inner side walls

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,111 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,296 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,295 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 75,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

n/s/r light unit insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,677 miles

n/s/r light unit insecure

Fail 28 May 2013 71,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 71,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,023 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,464 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,410 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 44,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,063 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,933 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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BV52 JWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV52 JWX, 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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BV52 JWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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