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BT52 HMY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2017 138,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 132,515 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 132,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 117,459 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 117,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,232 miles

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

centre exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,641 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 97,641 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,308 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 74,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,988 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 53,775 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,996 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,668 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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BT52 HMY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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