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BW02 YMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 YMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 93,440 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipes in various place (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear N/S and O/S rear shocker casings corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 87,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear N/S and O/S rear shocker casings corroded

Rear rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,831 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 80,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 75,294 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 70,836 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,835 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,389 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on the outer edge

offside front outer cv gaiter- slight seepage of grease

Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on the outer edge

offside front outer cv gaiter- slight seepage of grease

Pass 4 Aug 2014 54,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 51,618 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 477,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 42,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2011 42,958 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,676 miles

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,017 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 22,424 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 19,043 miles

Nearside Front 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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BW02 YMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW02 YMU, 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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BW02 YMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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