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DG02 BJE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,549 mi
Last recorded142,549 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 BJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 142,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 142,547 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 138,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCORED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 138,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCORED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 134,503 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 134,502 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F headlight has poor pattern

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 130,463 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 130,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 121,785 miles
Fail 28 May 2020

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 113,608 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 113,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlight has poor pattern

Spare wheel insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,393 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlight has poor pattern

Spare wheel insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,285 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 98,271 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all & side walls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 98,270 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all & side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 92,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,523 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil filer cap loose

Pass 30 May 2013 82,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012
Fail 8 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,222 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,801 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 57,801 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,572 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 42,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 37,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 31,008 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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DG02 BJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 DG02 BJE, 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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DG02 BJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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