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BT52 OBN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,828 mi
Last recorded165,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 165,828 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,828 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 164,148 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 164,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 155,170 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 145,701 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 141,067 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 135,374 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 135,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 124,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,704 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 115,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2010 104,021 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 104,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,357 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 75,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,605 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 OBN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

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

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