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BU52 OXT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,094 mi
Last recorded112,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 OXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,094 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 112,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in sill marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 98,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 98,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,800 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,605 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,605 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,792 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,645 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,640 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,549 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,402 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 72,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,803 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 62,803 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 60,118 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall poor.

o/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,248 miles

cluch cable sticking.

n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 51,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,855 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 OXT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXT, 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 OXT registered?

BU52 OXT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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