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BP02 WYH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,557 mi
Last recorded136,557 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 WYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 136,557 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 126,262 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 114,545 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 97,718 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 85,107 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 85,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 78,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 71,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 63,099 miles

Nearside Front wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,090 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Offside Front tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,728 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,540 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 44,540 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,921 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,677 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,505 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,504 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,168 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,173 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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BP02 WYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BP02 WYH, 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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BP02 WYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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