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BD52 UPA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,692 mi
Last recorded87,692 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 UPA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,692 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 87,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight binding of front brakes

slight cracking of both rear tyre walls

Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,463 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,443 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 61,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,911 miles

Wear lips on front brake discs. Oil leak on engine. O/side front seat height adjuster loose and seat can move up and down although seat is secure.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 41,137 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outside edge †wear lips on front discs

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 UPA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD52 UPA, 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 BD52 UPA registered?

BD52 UPA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is BD52 UPA safe to buy?

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