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BT52 ABN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,493 mi
Last recorded116,493 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ABN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2019 116,493 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tie rod slight play

Offside Front wiper poor clearing

Underside and exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 111,696 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,709 miles

Front ends of both outer sills corroded

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,709 miles

Front ends of both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,154 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 94,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,679 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,510 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 79,418 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,108 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,161 miles

Condition of wiper blades

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,937 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,605 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,675 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,482 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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BT52 ABN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT52 ABN, 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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BT52 ABN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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