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BU52 UFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,215 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

Nearside Front door mirror missing

Nearside Front side repeater in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

slight oil weep

Pass 14 Aug 2018 102,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror missing

Nearside side repeater in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,972 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn badly

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear tyre just legal

Fail 17 Aug 2017 99,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn badly

nearside mirror missing

nearside rear tyre just legal

Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,389 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2015 89,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusty and worn

knock on front suspension

Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,828 miles

front brake discs rusty

front number plate poor condition

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link

slight play in n/s/f inner rack knuckle

Fail 14 Aug 2013 77,139 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,058 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,883 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,436 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,470 miles

freeplay in nearside front drop link

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,737 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front pads and discs low

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 UFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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