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BN02 CYC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,283 mi
Last recorded171,283 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 CYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 171,283 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 171,283 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 156,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brakes imballanced

Fail 18 May 2012 156,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2011 136,273 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 136,270 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2010 112,609 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers seat hieght adjustment faulty

Pass 22 May 2009

slight bind offside rear brake

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 85,412 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 85,412 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 80,842 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 80,842 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,818 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 75,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 66,026 miles

VEHICLE FITTED WITH PLASTIC TRIMS/SURFACE CORROSION REAR DISCS/EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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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BN02 CYC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN02 CYC, 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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BN02 CYC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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