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BT52 CSO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,086 mi
Last recorded137,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 CSO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 137,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 137,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 127,976 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,619 miles

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Fail 6 Jan 2016 118,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,199 miles

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

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

slight play noted to nearside inner rack joint

Fail 15 Jan 2015 112,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play noted to nearside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads getting low

n/s mirror repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 16 Jan 2014 105,786 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front pads getting low

n/s mirror repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror rep[aired with tape

nearside tyre worn on outer edge

slight play noted to nearside rack joint

Fail 18 Jan 2012 89,609 miles

Light Scratches to windscreen.

N/S Wing mirror repaired with tape.

N/S/F Coil Spring has surface corosion.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges.

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

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

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

Slight play noted to n/s/f inner rack joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,609 miles

Light Scratches to windscreen.

N/S Wing mirror repaired with tape.

N/S/F Coil Spring has surface corosion.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges.

Slight play noted to n/s/f inner rack joint.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,250 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 70,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brakes noisey (squealing).

Fail 20 Jan 2009 60,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wear noted to front brake discs - badly lipped.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 60,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Wear noted to front brake discs - badly lipped.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,842 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 48,842 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,480 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 36,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,575 miles

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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BT52 CSO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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