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BK52 XEF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 XEF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 93,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,609 miles

Exhaust deteriorated centre

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,644 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 50,644 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 38,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 32,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,837 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,152 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 28,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,490 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 27,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 24,756 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 23,793 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 23,791 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 18,137 miles

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

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 XEF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?

BK52 XEF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BK52 XEF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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