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EU02 YBH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,119 mi
Last recorded108,119 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YBH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,119 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 108,118 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 106,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,274 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,050 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 98,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,366 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 95,366 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,690 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,682 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,571 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 90,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,782 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)

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 22 Mar 2011 78,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,283 miles

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

no rear seatbelts checked due to 3 childs seats fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,064 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,322 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.1.6mm on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,257 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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EU02 YBH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EU02 YBH, 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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EU02 YBH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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