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DA02 BYV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,758 mi
Last recorded162,758 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 BYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 162,758 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 162,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 156,015 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 155,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 148,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 134,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 126,667 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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DA02 BYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA02 BYV, 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 DA02 BYV registered?

DA02 BYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is DA02 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 BYV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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