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BW02 YNL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 YNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 109,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,834 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyre's slight worn out inner edge's

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,154 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front wind screen wiper worn

Fail 21 Sep 2015 98,114 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front wind screen wiper worn

Fail 4 Oct 2014 93,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and slight cracking

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2014 93,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit and slight cracking

o/s wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,201 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 88,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,371 miles

Both front tyres wearing inside edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2012 82,191 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing inside edge.

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2010 71,786 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 71,705 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 65,831 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,506 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 57,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 38,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 28,575 miles

n/s/front tyre is wearing low on the outer edge.

o/s/front tyre is running low on tread 2mm.

Fail 27 Jun 2005 27,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust box is damage and has a minor exhaust blow.

n/s/front tyre is 2mm.

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 YNL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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