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GY02 YCR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,058 mi
Last recorded136,058 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 YCR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 136,058 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 130,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 128,371 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake hoses perished/cracking

both rear torsion bars corroded

dampness around power steering pump

high level stop lamp missing

noise from power steering pump when on full lock

offside front suspension strut spring base plate corroded

oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2014 121,093 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension torsion bars corroded

offside front tyre has lost tread patton on inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight exhaust blow from rear joint.

Fail 24 Jun 2014 121,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear suspension torsion bars corroded

offside front tyre has lost tread patton on inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight exhaust blow from rear joint.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 113,196 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both suspension lower wishbone arms rear rubber mountings splitting.

corrosion around rear exhaust flange area.

nearside front fog light unit broken.

rear exhaust clamp poorly fitted, but no leaks.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 103,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both number plate lamp lenses missing

nearside front fog lamp lense damaged

spare tyre cracking heavilly

Pass 18 Jun 2012 103,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both number plate lamp lenses missing

nearside front fog lamp lense damaged

spare tyre cracking heavilly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,315 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

play in n/s/f track rod inner joint.

rear outer sills damaged.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 81,108 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f track rod inner joint worn to limit.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,108 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f track rod inner joint worn to limit.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 67,514 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,966 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 56,859 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 48,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,808 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 41,808 miles

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

exhaust rear section becoming rusty!!

n/s/f outer sidewall of tyre damaged but not exposing cords!!

o/s/r tyre becoming perished!! †

slight wear both front brake discs!! †

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 YCR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY02 YCR, 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 YCR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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