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BT52 OBM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,764 mi
Last recorded90,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 90,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr osr (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect osf nsf (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable snapped (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery warning lamp on

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded and lipped

rear silencer leaking and loose at joint

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,632 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,762 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2011 67,196 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 87,717 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 48,416 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,445 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 27,706 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 20,815 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 OBM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OBM, 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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What year was BT52 OBM registered?

BT52 OBM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is BT52 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 OBM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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