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AV02 BYU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,055 mi
Last recorded151,055 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 151,055 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 143,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 136,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE -OUTER WALL SCRUBBED SMOOTH

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 136,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front TYRE -OUTER WALL SCRUBBED SMOOTH

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,557 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,001 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 112,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 104,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,836 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 92,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 79,279 miles

power steering noisy on locks

Pass 15 Aug 2007 73,715 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 64,871 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 64,871 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)

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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AV02 BYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYU, 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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AV02 BYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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