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BU52 UEN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,235 mi
Last recorded33,235 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UEN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 33,235 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,185 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 33,121 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 33,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 32,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 32,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,775 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 32,734 miles

Spare tyre missing

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,651 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracks in tread

Fail 9 Aug 2017 32,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight cracks in tread

Pass 10 Aug 2016 32,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,331 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 31,989 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,765 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 31,535 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 31,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 31,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 31,120 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 31,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 30,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,032 miles

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 8 Feb 2007 29,532 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 27,897 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nail in tyre o/s/rear

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 UEN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

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

Is BU52 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UEN shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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