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BU52 UXJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,665 mi
Last recorded117,665 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 117,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 104,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,126 miles

nearside wiper end split

Fail 7 Jul 2014 104,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper end split

Pass 13 Aug 2013 93,909 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare tyre defective

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake flexi hose re-secured

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,097 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 79,104 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

uneven front tyre wear / tracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 79,104 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight wear to front brake discs

uneven front tyre wear / tracking

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,306 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 75,306 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,245 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,132 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,361 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,326 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 39,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXJ, 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 UXJ registered?

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

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