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BU52 YTW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,860 mi
Last recorded46,860 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 46,860 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Sep 2011 41,791 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

offside front tyre on legal limit

ply in both front drop links

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,331 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,105 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 33,105 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,942 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 24,942 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,909 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 YTW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

BU52 YTW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 YTW safe to buy?

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