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BK52 BHU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,611 mi
Last recorded62,611 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 62,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubbers Worn/Noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 62,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below Legal Limit, Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below Legal Limit & Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubbers Worn/Noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 57,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 51,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,266 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,282 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,809 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,203 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,203 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 40,304 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,878 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,173 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,708 miles

both front brake discs have slight wear/lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,182 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,137 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 BHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK52 BHU, 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 BK52 BHU registered?

BK52 BHU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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