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BK52 UCS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,501 mi
Last recorded134,501 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 134,501 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 134,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 128,437 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear outer sill

front and rear metal brake pipes covered in copper grease, unable to inspect correctly.

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 May 2015 128,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

damage to nearside rear outer sill

front and rear metal brake pipes covered in copper grease, unable to inspect correctly.

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2014 121,214 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to n/s/r outer sill

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 May 2014 121,213 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to n/s/r outer sill

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 May 2013 113,366 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 100,745 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 100,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 87,221 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 71,707 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2010 71,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,270 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2008 43,434 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 29,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 23,137 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 UCS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UCS, 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 UCS registered?

BK52 UCS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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