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HK02 BYH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,579 mi
Last recorded140,579 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 BYH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,579 miles

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

vehicle tested in wet weather

Fail 1 Jun 2016 140,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted restricting testers view

vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 6 Jun 2015 124,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged=185-65-t15

Fail 6 Jun 2015 124,079 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged=185-65-t15

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,536 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

dip stick broken

no oil in engine

Pass 29 Aug 2013

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

engine oil filler cap missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,556 miles

airbag light on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

airbag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside wiper blade split.

tow hitch fitted.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,352 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,467 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,248 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 31,693 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 May 2006

nail in tyre

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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HK02 BYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HK02 BYH, 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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What year was HK02 BYH registered?

HK02 BYH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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