2001 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · Y524 BKV
2001 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 82,394 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2017.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y524 BKV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2016
- 82,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y524 BKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Citroen Xsara (Y524 BKV) between June 2006 and January 2016.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
Y524 BKV Mileage History
- 02/06/200648,113 mi
- 31/05/200753,374 mi+5,261 mi
- 24/11/200861,489 mi+8,115 mi
- 26/11/200968,454 mi+6,965 mi
- 26/11/200968,454 mi
- 01/12/201075,878 mi+7,424 mi
- 03/12/201075,878 mi
- 29/05/201281,283 mi+5,405 mi
- 29/05/201281,283 mi
- 29/01/201682,394 mi+1,111 mi
Average of roughly 3,549 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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