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AV02 BYW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

265,563 mi
Last recorded265,563 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 265,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to deteriorate (perish/crack) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 265,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (marked in yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components shock rubbing on body when turned lock to lock (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner and outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also starting to deteriorate (perish/crack) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 250,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 239,365 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2015 218,013 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 205,946 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 144,233 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 133,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 125,139 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 113,898 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Apr 2009 93,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,846 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 BYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BYW, 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 BYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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