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BD52 UOR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UOR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,483 miles

Eml illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2022 123,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Eml illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,949 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut spring retaining cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 122,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut spring retaining cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,608 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 120,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,280 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 116,276 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 105,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,573 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges.

Oil leak from engine area.

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,573 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges.

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

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,575 miles

Blow from rear exhasut box and in poor condition.

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,575 miles

Blow from rear exhasut box and in poor condition.

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,124 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Front and rear wiper blades split.

Offside front door check strap broken.

Offside mirror repaired with tape.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight blow from centre exhaust box.

Small split in offside front inner cv gaiter and damp.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,826 miles

o/s mirror repaired with tape

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Feb 2013 84,826 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s mirror repaired with tape

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,958 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Both rear tyres perished

Drivers window does not open

Offside mirror held by tape

Oil leak from engine

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,825 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Centre stop light partly working

Offside mirror held by tape

Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Split in rear exhaust box

Pass 15 Mar 2010 68,494 miles

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Offside mirror held by tape

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front, rear lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split

Offside mirror held by tape

Small cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,516 miles

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

drivers door mirror head taped together

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 25 Mar 2008 54,495 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 54,364 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

No lights fitted at time of test

both rear tyres sidewall pearished

Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,139 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 33,557 miles

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

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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BD52 UOR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD52 UOR, 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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BD52 UOR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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