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HF02 BYS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,595 mi
Last recorded127,595 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 BYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 127,595 miles

side repeaters faded, corrosion n.s.f. sill, exhaust baffles loose, n.s.r tyre near limit.

Pass 24 May 2014 116,948 miles

osf wing mirror loose

Fail 15 May 2014 116,880 miles

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

osf wing mirror loose

Pass 16 May 2013 108,014 miles

exhaust baffles loose, side repeater bulbs faded.

Pass 5 May 2012 99,658 miles

os rear tyre worn low on inner edge and cut in tread very close to mot limit , both sides front wing repeaters going white , some damage to centre exhaust box

slight leak centre box join and movement on join , rear exhaust box join rusty

Fail 5 May 2012 99,658 miles

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

os rear tyre worn low on inner edge and cut in tread very close to mot limit , both sides front wing repeaters going white , some damage to centre exhaust box

slight leak centre box join and movement on join , rear exhaust box join rusty

Fail 3 May 2011 90,370 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 90,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 82,141 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)

uneven front tyre wear, squeak belt area.

Fail 7 May 2010 82,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

uneven front tyre wear, squeak belt area.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 70,172 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,998 miles

front tyres low - uneven wear.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 48,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,196 miles

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

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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 BYS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HF02 BYS, 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 BYS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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