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GY02 YBB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,803 mi
Last recorded100,803 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 YBB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 100,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside of anti roll bar has been rubbing on lower wishbone

Fail 10 Jun 2017 94,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside of anti roll bar has been rubbing on lower wishbone

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower covers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower covers (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside windscreen wiper poor

Offside Front Outer sill corroded & holed outside prescribed area

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 70,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 30 May 2013 66,455 miles

service light on

Fail 30 May 2013 66,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

service light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 May 2012 61,773 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,168 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 51,681 miles

both rear indicators and side repeaters have bulbs that are turning from amber to white

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 29 May 2010 51,681 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear indicators and side repeaters have bulbs that are turning from amber to white

nearside rear tyre is nearing the limits of wear and cracking

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 29 May 2009 46,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn to 2mm and perished sidewalls

front brakes worn

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 30 May 2008 39,538 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 39,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 33,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,312 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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GY02 YBB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GY02 YBB, 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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GY02 YBB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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