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BT52 UXJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,594 mi
Last recorded198,594 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 198,594 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2010 187,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/f undershield

engine oil leak

n/s outer cill damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated

slight play detected in both steering rack tie rods

slight surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 20 Nov 2010 187,145 miles

damage to n/s/f undershield

engine oil leak

n/s outer cill damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated

slight play detected in both steering rack tie rods

slight surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 28 Nov 2009 178,027 miles

n/s outer sill damage

spare tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2008 170,222 miles

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

o/s/r tyre pattern is wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Dec 2007 161,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 153,744 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 UXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

BT52 UXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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