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BU52 VPJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

169,484 mi
Last recorded169,484 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 169,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

center brake light inop

n/s/r lense cracked

slight corrosion under body

Pass 31 Oct 2012 169,484 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front seat has slight movement in the runner

Fail 30 Oct 2012 169,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front seat has slight movement in the runner

Fail 28 Sep 2012 169,484 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

center brake light inop

hand brake cable cover split

Pass 13 Jul 2011 169,484 miles

n/s/r light

nearside door mirror

offside door mirror repaired by tape

Fail 13 Jul 2011 169,484 miles

Nearside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

n/s/r light

nearside door mirror

offside door mirror repaired by tape

Fail 2 Sep 2010 169,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 169,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 169,484 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 167,685 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 167,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 145,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s number plate lamp cover missing

o/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 17 Aug 2006 112,763 miles

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 VPJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

BU52 VPJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is BU52 VPJ safe to buy?

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