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BT02 YFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,494 mi
Last recorded136,494 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 YFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 136,494 miles

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 ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 136,494 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,033 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 130,033 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 119,880 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,865 miles

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.

Fail 23 Nov 2015 111,862 miles

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.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 103,376 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,376 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 96,482 miles

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

front brake discs wearing very thin

Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,105 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perrished nearside starting to lose shape

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 50,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,626 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 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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