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BT52 HMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 119,724 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to center corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low 2.4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 112,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area blistering slightly (5.2.6)

Wiper blade rubbers split/deteriorated at ends

Fail 26 May 2017 112,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play Slightly rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area blistering slightly (5.2.6)

Wiper blade rubbers split/deteriorated at ends

Pass 3 May 2016 105,273 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2015 100,000 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 99,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 94,583 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)

Fail 28 May 2013 91,114 miles

Front tyres low tread at edges, ok on remainder

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2013 91,114 miles

Front tyres low tread at edges, ok on remainder

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 79,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2011 79,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2010 73,555 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2009 66,927 miles

2 nails osf tyre

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

ns wiper split slightly but clearing ok

Fail 26 May 2009 66,927 miles

2 nails osf tyre

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ns wiper split slightly but clearing ok

Pass 29 May 2008 57,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,503 miles

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

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 HMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 HMU, 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 HMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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