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BN02 UYM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,250 mi
Last recorded87,250 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 UYM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,576 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,576 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,382 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 60,382 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,380 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 37,016 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf brake disc heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,394 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,394 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN02 UYM, 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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What year was BN02 UYM registered?

BN02 UYM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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