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AV02 BYN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,514 mi
Last recorded33,514 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BYN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,514 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 33,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,783 miles

both front tyres starting too perish

Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting too perish

Pass 22 Jun 2011 28,411 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting too perish

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,629 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,616 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 21,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 18,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,149 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 10,682 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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AV02 BYN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV02 BYN, 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 AV02 BYN registered?

AV02 BYN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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