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BU52 UDX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,114 mi
Last recorded156,114 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 156,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside outer sill and offside outer sill heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Feb 2019 155,920 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,531 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 130,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Engine Oil Leak

Middle Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Water Leak, Thermostat Housing

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 115,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside Front Brake Pads (3.5.1g)

Engine Oil Leak

Middle Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Water Leak, Thermostat Housing

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,416 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,416 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 84,893 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,611 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,115 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 58,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,915 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,163 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 27,701 miles

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

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

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 UDX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UDX, 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 UDX registered?

BU52 UDX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BU52 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UDX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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