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BK52 UCG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,232 mi
Last recorded123,232 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 123,232 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2016 114,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856515t (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine has oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,128 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 111,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,614 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 103,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 103,457 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,595 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 100,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 95,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 88,652 miles

front wishbone bushes splitting

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2010 88,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front wishbone bushes splitting

oil leak

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 31 Oct 2009 79,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 79,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 70,866 miles

oil low,exhaust blowing,play in osf track rod end,front wishbone bushes movement/splitting

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 48,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 UCG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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