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BU52 MYR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,744 mi
Last recorded89,744 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,744 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 89,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,239 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 88,239 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,295 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 85,343 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 83,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 83,979 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 81,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 76,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 69,757 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 60,407 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner of treads

rear tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,051 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 MYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

BU52 MYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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