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BK02 YHW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,462 mi
Last recorded141,462 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 YHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 141,462 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor at rear of radiator (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread

engine knocking at idle

Fail 28 Nov 2016 141,462 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.B.2b)

1.5 LTR of 5W-40

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pressure sensor at rear of radiator (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges of tread

engine knocking at idle

Pass 18 Dec 2015 129,552 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 129,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 116,694 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,950 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,784 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,752 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,962 miles

airbag light staying on

Fail 26 Mar 2012 94,961 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

airbag light staying on

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,608 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/r suspension low

Fail 28 Mar 2011 87,606 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

o/s/r suspension low

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 69,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,214 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 YHW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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