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BT52 OBB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OBB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 84,129 miles

both rear sills corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 84,125 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp split (7.1.1)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,189 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,190 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 78,189 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,471 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2014 74,471 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2013 70,669 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust deteriated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,523 miles

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

front brake discs worn offside/nearside

Pass 27 Feb 2010 51,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 47,225 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,297 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 40,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 36,743 miles

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

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 OBB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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