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BU52 MYW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,080 mi
Last recorded46,080 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,080 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,999 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 43,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,693 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,693 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,244 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 39,244 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,518 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,403 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,125 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 30,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,585 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 26,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,029 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 MYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU52 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

BU52 MYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is BU52 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 MYW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 MYW have outstanding finance?

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