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BK02 YGM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,709 mi
Last recorded105,709 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YGM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,709 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 105,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine manegment light on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,312 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2012 87,302 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,039 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,039 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,456 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,367 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,103 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,236 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 58,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,915 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,083 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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BK02 YGM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK02 YGM, 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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BK02 YGM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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