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BT52 OBJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,933 mi
Last recorded132,933 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 132,933 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 132,933 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts slightly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 127,248 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 127,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,061 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 86,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,543 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 75,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,875 miles

rear brake pads low slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,483 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 60,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

edge wear on n/s front tyre wear on front brake discs front brake pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,548 miles

rear brake pads low edge wear on o/s front tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2007 43,277 miles

ear brake pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,427 miles

edge wear on front tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2005 24,430 miles

wear on inner and outer edges of front tyres

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 OBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OBJ, 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 OBJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2002.

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