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BT02 SYW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,341 mi
Last recorded97,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,341 miles

clutch slipping!

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Fail 5 Jul 2016 97,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch slipping!

nearside rear and nearside front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,523 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,523 miles

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

off side front outer drive shaft boot weeping slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2014 89,691 miles

Interior center mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 89,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Interior center mirror glass broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,443 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 84,379 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside ,front to rear brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 80,665 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,607 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,925 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 69,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust down pipe deteriorated and blowing

Exhaust middle section deteriorated and blowing

O/s/r brake back plate damp, possible wheel cylinder leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2009 65,526 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 60,240 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 60,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 51,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2007 51,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2006 44,043 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 44,043 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BT02 SYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BT02 SYW, 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 BT02 SYW registered?

BT02 SYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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