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BU52 YSK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,268 mi
Last recorded117,268 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YSK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,268 miles

Oil leak

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Sep 2009 116,888 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2008 106,016 miles

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

off side hand brake cable outer case cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 106,015 miles

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

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

off side hand brake cable outer case cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 81,104 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 81,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,321 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 YSK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSK, 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 YSK registered?

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

Is BU52 YSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 YSK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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