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HK02 BYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,991 mi
Last recorded118,991 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 BYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.65.14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.65.14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,432 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded small hole

Fail 21 Apr 2017 107,432 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded small hole

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,346 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,346 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 97,427 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades deterated

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,426 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades deterated

Pass 9 May 2014 92,544 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

O/S/F sill area corroded and weak.

O/S/F tyre worn outer tread area and minor sidewall damage.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 88,907 miles

O/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2013 88,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

O/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 84,011 miles

N/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 75,902 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer tread areas.N/S/F sidewall damaged.O/S/F seat rise and fall linkage broken and slight movement on seat top.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 67,604 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly outer tread areas.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 59,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.

Pass 8 May 2008 51,437 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Slight unbalance rear foot brake.

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

Pass 11 May 2007 43,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 34,828 miles

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

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

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 BYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 HK02 BYZ, 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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HK02 BYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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