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2002 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · YN02 HDH

YN02 HDH

2002 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 146,423 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2024.

Make & Model
CITROEN XSARA
Year / Origin
2002 · Sheffield
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 06 May 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
146,423 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 06 May 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
1997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, showing a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 29 April 2023 at 146,423 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating the car was in good mechanical condition at that time. While the history shows failures in early 2023 and 2022, the immediate passes following these tests suggest the owner was proactive in addressing identified faults to maintain legal compliance. At 146,423 miles, this 24-year-old vehicle averages approximately 6,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for an older hatchback. The data shows a very slow mileage accumulation between April 2021 and April 2023, where the car covered only 5,597 miles over two years. This low annual mileage reduces the wear on high-frequency components like the drivetrain, though it increases the risk of rubber-based parts degrading or brake components seizing due to periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the vehicle's structural integrity and potential for corrosion, particularly in the sills and rear wheel arches. Given the age and the low mileage between tests, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perished rubber or cracks rather than wear. Since the last recorded MOT was over three years ago, it is vital to verify that no significant fluid leaks or tyre defects have developed since the 2023 test, as the current record does not reflect the vehicle's state in 2026.
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YN02 HDH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2023
  • 146,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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YN02 HDH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 12:22
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Citroen Xsara (YN02 HDH) between April 2022 and April 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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YN02 HDH Mileage History

  1. 16/04/2022145,259 mi
  2. 16/04/2022145,259 mi
  3. 11/01/2023146,401 mi+1,142 mi
  4. 29/04/2023146,423 mi+22 mi

Average of roughly 1,125 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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