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BU52 CZO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,385 mi
Last recorded145,385 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 CZO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 145,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

slight body damage

Pass 1 May 2013 124,694 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,742 miles

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight body damage n/s outer sill

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight body damage n/s outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 83,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 70,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 59,585 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,585 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 47,569 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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BU52 CZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BU52 CZO, 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 BU52 CZO registered?

BU52 CZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 CZO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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