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BU52 YST

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,883 mi
Last recorded83,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YST
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,602 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,718 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,397 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 53,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,329 miles

age cracks to offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,750 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,585 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 YST is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

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

Is BU52 YST safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 YST shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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