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AY02 JYV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,038 mi
Last recorded112,038 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 JYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2021 112,038 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 108,503 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,540 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2019 104,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,439 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% ***20% inoperative*** (1.2.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns/os (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall cut

Oil leak ***possible faulty oil pressure switch*** ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured ***Advise replace ns/os amber bulbs*** (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,192 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,135 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,766 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,767 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 71,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,650 miles

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

slight play at nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,929 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,200 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,309 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,172 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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AY02 JYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY02 JYV, 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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AY02 JYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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