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BK52 DCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,662 mi
Last recorded168,662 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 DCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 168,662 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

Nearside Rear tyre low on edge

Fail 2 Feb 2017 168,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre low on edge

Nearside Rear tyre low on edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 153,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 141,305 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 141,290 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 133,788 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 124,360 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 124,360 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,152 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 117,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 108,529 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 108,529 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,547 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,521 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,458 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 77,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 66,045 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,148 miles

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

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 DCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DCU, 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 DCU registered?

BK52 DCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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