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BT02 WYL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 WYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 137,375 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 137,366 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy and front exhaust box also centre clamp loose (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front break pipes croded

both rear break pies croded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 122,581 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 122,574 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,071 miles

offside front outa sill has been repaied

Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis by subframe mountings slight corrosion

both rear shock absorbers bump stops missing

o/s/r chassis has damage to rear jacking point area

Fail 5 Aug 2013 103,240 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear chassis by subframe mountings slight corrosion

both rear shock absorbers bump stops missing

o/s/r chassis has damage to rear jacking point area

Pass 11 Aug 2012 94,798 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 94,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion and slight damage to front of o/s sill

Fail 13 Jun 2012 94,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion and slight damage to front of o/s sill

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,450 miles

both front strut tops noisy in operation

Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,450 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front strut tops noisy in operation

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Jun 2010 84,361 miles

os front shocker damp

pitting to front discs

Fail 4 Jun 2010 84,360 miles

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

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

os front shocker damp

pitting to front discs

Fail 19 May 2009 70,779 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

os rear tyre close to limit

Pass 19 May 2009 70,779 miles

os rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,095 miles

front discs worn

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,737 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,893 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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BT02 WYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WYL, 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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BT02 WYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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