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BV02 UYL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,698 mi
Last recorded132,698 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 132,698 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 132,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,913 miles

slight noise from o/s/f hub area

Pass 18 Dec 2012 111,498 miles

o/s/f c.v boot loose

Fail 11 Dec 2012 111,408 miles

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

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

o/s/f driveshaft gaiter becoming insecure and starting to leak grease

Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,917 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 104,917 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 9,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 88,715 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 36,746 miles

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

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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BV02 UYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BV02 UYL, 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 BV02 UYL registered?

BV02 UYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 UYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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