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BT52 UWP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,187 mi
Last recorded164,187 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 164,187 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 164,187 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 149,933 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 149,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 137,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 137,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 123,400 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 123,397 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 108,861 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 108,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 102,290 miles

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

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

number plate lights dull

Pass 20 Dec 2005 93,675 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 UWP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

BT52 UWP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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