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BU52 YTC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,729 mi
Last recorded62,729 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 62,729 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,672 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,752 miles

Central Rear Centre Brake light out

Front Front brake pads, unable to inspect

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Rear Rear wiper split

Pass 6 Feb 2017 40,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

back box corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,179 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 29,179 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,457 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 17,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres just starting to perish (small cracks starting to appear)Not urgent.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,403 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,335 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 11,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 8,615 miles

engine oil overfilled †exhaust rear box slight rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2006 6,790 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 5,033 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 YTC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YTC, 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 YTC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU52 YTC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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