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2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,133 mi
Last recorded151,133 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 151,133 miles

engine cover insecure

front brakes noisey

front fog lamps not working

n/s/r tyre deflated

o/s/f dip beam kick off missing

o/s/r tyre has anil in tread

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

drivers window doesnt operate

Fail 19 Nov 2010 151,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

drivers window doesnt operate

engine cover insecure

front brakes noisey

front fog lamps not working

n/s/r tyre deflated

o/s/f dip beam kick off missing

o/s/r tyre has anil in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2009 147,397 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 147,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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BU52 VPN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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