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BF02 YHY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,269 mi
Last recorded125,269 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 YHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 125,269 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 125,269 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fluid suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 125,214 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 13 Feb 2014 120,524 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2013 108,972 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 108,972 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,398 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns and os rear wheel bearings have slight humming noise when wheels are rotated but not excessive enough to warrant a failure.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,724 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 76,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 66,931 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,843 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 37,648 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 30,546 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,546 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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BF02 YHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF02 YHY, 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 YHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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