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BU52 YSO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,357 mi
Last recorded110,357 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,357 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Aug 2010 110,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 107,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 94,681 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,681 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,439 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,995 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 YSO 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 85.7%.

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 YSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 YSO registered?

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

Is BU52 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 YSO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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