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BU52 UED

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UED
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill is excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 91,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill is excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,931 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,597 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 81,597 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

could not carry out emissions due to engine temperature

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,884 miles

exhaust rear bracket snapped

n/s/f inner wheel arch loose

Fail 12 Oct 2012 75,658 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear exhaust bracket snaped but still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 69,700 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers seat slightly loose

rear exhaust bracket snapped but the exhaust is fully secure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,968 miles

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,032 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 46,548 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 46,548 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 33,375 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 28,486 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2005 22,080 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

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 UED is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UED, 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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BU52 UED is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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