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CP02 BYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,823 mi
Last recorded143,823 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP02 BYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 143,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering noisy

Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,325 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 134,314 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front to middle. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill front to middle. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,174 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,228 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 121,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2014 121,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 118,023 miles

Rear brakes have high imbalance 39%

Fail 23 Jan 2013 118,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes have high imbalance 39%

Pass 24 Jan 2012 110,109 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 110,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 91,638 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

big dent in n/s/r sill

Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,638 miles

big dent in n/s/r sill

Fail 11 Jan 2010 72,767 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 72,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 37,635 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,896 miles

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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CP02 BYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CP02 BYZ, 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 CP02 BYZ registered?

CP02 BYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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