MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
Offside front tyre cracking.
Offside rear tyre on legal limit.
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
Offside front tyre cracking.
Offside rear tyre on legal limit.
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside outer cv gaiter pinholed.
Power steering pipe oily.
Nearside front suspension coil spring corroded.
Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing to fully test the seat belt.
Different size tyres fitted front to rear.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside front suspension coil spring corroded.
Offside outer cv gaiter pinholed.
Steering rack oily.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing to fully test the seat belt.
Different size tyres fitted front to rear.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside front suspension coil spring corroded.
Offside outer cv gaiter pinholed.
Steering rack oily.
both rear tyres perishing
exhaust heavily corroded in places
general underbody corrosion
o/s outer seal damaged
power steering pipe is wet (may need replacing soon)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
both rear tyres perishing
exhaust heavily corroded in places
general underbody corrosion
o/s outer seal damaged
power steering pipe is wet (may need replacing soon)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs wearing very thin
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear tyres perrished nearside starting to lose shape
both front tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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BT02 YFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BT02 YFA, 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 YFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 August 2002.
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