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BJ52 UUS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,981 mi
Last recorded147,981 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 UUS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 147,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 147,979 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 140,424 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 140,413 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,513 miles

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

osr section of outer handbrake cable rubbing on clip..hand brake does function as should..

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 26 Oct 2015 125,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

osr section of outer handbrake cable rubbing on clip..hand brake does function as should..

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,764 miles

Hole N/S/F outer sill

N/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Play O/S/F anti-roll bar link

Pass 7 Nov 2013 101,524 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 101,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 82,573 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 72,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 64,095 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,727 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,466 miles

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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BJ52 UUS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BJ52 UUS, 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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BJ52 UUS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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