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BF02 YHC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,744 mi
Last recorded105,744 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 YHC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 105,744 miles

DRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP U/S

EML ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON EDGES

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 93,387 miles

EML On

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 93,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

EML On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,630 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,263 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 Jun 2012 59,583 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

centre section of exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s & n/s front bottom arm inner bushes starting to split

rear seatbelts not fully inspected(babyseats fitted)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 18 Jun 2012 59,583 miles

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

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

centre section of exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s & n/s front bottom arm inner bushes starting to split

rear seatbelts not fully inspected(babyseats fitted)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 16 May 2011 55,304 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

cover missing nearside rear seatbelt anchor

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

spare wheel carrier secured by cable ties

Pass 16 May 2011 55,304 miles

cover missing nearside rear seatbelt anchor

slight fluffing drivers seatbelt

spare wheel carrier secured by cable ties

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

rear number plate water damage

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,264 miles

air bag light on

rear number plate water damage

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,640 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 45,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,735 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 38,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,612 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 23,612 miles

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

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

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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BF02 YHC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF02 YHC, 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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BF02 YHC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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