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BU52 MYP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,807 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,335 miles

CORROSION ON N/S AND O/S FRONT OUTER SILLS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,156 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and holed

Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,156 miles

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and holed

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,588 miles

N/S/F O/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,919 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 71,919 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,925 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 68,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,004 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 65,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,506 miles

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,648 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 55,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 51,085 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,914 miles

Advise N/S/F anti roll bar link worn/knocking.

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 MYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU52 MYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 MYP registered?

BU52 MYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BU52 MYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 MYP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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