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BU52 OXS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,402 mi
Last recorded97,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,402 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Jan 2017 97,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired fouling body (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill and cover fouling wheel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

spare wheel missing

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 90,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,451 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

one of centre stoplights out

Pass 3 Jan 2015 84,016 miles

Oil leak

front near side tyre cracking

one of centre stop lights out

Fail 3 Jan 2015 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front near side tyre cracking

Fail 18 Dec 2013 80,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2012 76,181 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 76,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 71,109 miles

both front brake discs badly corroded & worn

both front flexi brake hoses pulled tight & rubbing on shock absorber & roll bar drop link

nearside mirror cover missing

service light on.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 71,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

service light on.

both front brake discs badly corroded & worn

both front flexi brake hoses pulled tight & rubbing on shock absorber & roll bar drop link

nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 27 Dec 2010 62,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2010 62,303 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,204 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 49,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,390 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 34,743 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2006 34,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust corrded

offside front tyre on limits

possible front brakes low

Pass 3 Dec 2005 23,875 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 OXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OXS, 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 OXS registered?

BU52 OXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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