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BK52 BFU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 nut missing from center exhaust flange , system is still secure

Front brake discs slight wear

Front tyres are wearing unevenly

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated

Rear brake pads are wearing low

battery warning light displayed

Pass 11 Jul 2016 119,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery charge light stays on

headlamps deteriorating

lights on warning light flashes

one of front exhaust flange bolts insecure

slight surface corrosion on various parts of underside of car

various brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2016 119,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not release when tension applied to belt (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery charge light stays on

headlamps deteriorating

lights on warning light flashes

one of front exhaust flange bolts insecure

slight surface corrosion on various parts of underside of car

various brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2015 107,679 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

various brake pipes slightly corroded

various underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,134 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 96,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 83,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 May 2013 83,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 14 May 2012 78,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2012 78,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 76,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 67,019 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 67,019 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

(advise) both front tyre on legal limit over 3/4 tread width highly reccomend replacment

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,339 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,234 miles

all brake discs corroding

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,977 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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BK52 BFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK52 BFU, 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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BK52 BFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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