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HF02 BYB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,107 mi
Last recorded148,107 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 BYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 148,107 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 134,715 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 123,029 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 113,772 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 113,772 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light is on

Fail 2 Feb 2013 107,718 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light is on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,666 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 94,066 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 88,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,814 miles

Air bag light on

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 80,814 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light on

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 73,550 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,419 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 65,419 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,609 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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HF02 BYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF02 BYB, 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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HF02 BYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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