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CV02 BJO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

83,259 mi
Last recorded83,259 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 BJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 83,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 83,259 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 78,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,162 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 74,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 69,597 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 69,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,638 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil filler cap missing,

front anti roll bar links worn

front windscreen washer container leaking, requires attention,

n/s exterior mirror body damaged,

Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil filler cap missing,

front windscreen washer container leaking, requires attention,

n/s exterior mirror body damaged,

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,460 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

front pads wearing thin

oil filler cap missing

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,644 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,110 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,799 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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CV02 BJO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CV02 BJO, 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 CV02 BJO registered?

CV02 BJO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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