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HS02 BJY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,595 mi
Last recorded111,595 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 BJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 111,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,324 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 99,918 miles

Front steering damper slight leak

Fail 5 Feb 2019 99,918 miles

Front steering damper slight leak

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,698 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 94,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 89,713 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 89,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,063 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 80,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,619 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mangament light on dash

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,825 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,489 miles

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

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

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

engine management liht on

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,489 miles

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

engine management liht on

slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 26 Feb 2011 55,949 miles

Engina warming lamp on

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,218 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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HS02 BJY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS02 BJY, 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 HS02 BJY registered?

HS02 BJY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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