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BU52 YUH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,934 mi
Last recorded181,934 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YUH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 181,934 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 181,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013
Pass 27 Jun 2012 133,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,332 miles

back box outer skin deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate damaged (cracked)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2011 111,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box outer skin deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate damaged (cracked)

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,091 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,120 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,206 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 41,204 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YUH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUH, 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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BU52 YUH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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