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BK52 UCM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,385 mi
Last recorded144,385 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 UCM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 144,385 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 144,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 138,223 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 138,223 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 130,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,941 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2016 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pin hole in exhaust section between flexi and cat.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,632 miles

N/S/F outer cv has pin hole.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,632 miles

N/S/F outer cv has pin hole.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Very slight blow in rear silencer join.

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

Pass 28 May 2013 84,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2013 84,318 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 70,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever high

Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,035 miles

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

rear brake discs correded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,620 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,477 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,479 miles

1. wear appearimg on o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs.

Pass 7 Sep 2005 39,843 miles

slight un even wear on inner surface of front discs

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 UCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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