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BC02 YPU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

135,221 mi
Last recorded135,221 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,221 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 123,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 120,713 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,580 miles

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

rear brake ferrells corroding

Fail 19 Feb 2014 101,842 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,842 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,497 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 78,807 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 72,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,006 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Accident damage to nearside front of vehicle

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,586 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded towards front

Pass 14 Feb 2009 57,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 44,179 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,904 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 28,985 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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BC02 YPU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc 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 BC02 YPU, 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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BC02 YPU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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