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BU52 YUR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,660 mi
Last recorded164,660 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YUR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 164,660 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 157,460 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 157,460 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view DIRTY. (8.3.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,056 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 8 Aug 2016 147,043 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 10 Aug 2015 139,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 139,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 133,733 miles

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

Oil leak

cluth pedal rubber missing

mechanicle noise from engine advised to check for fault

Fail 7 Oct 2014 133,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

cluth pedal rubber missing

mechanicle noise from engine advised to check for fault

Pass 9 Oct 2013 128,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,752 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 118,750 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

eye elvel stop light

Pass 1 Oct 2011 104,487 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 104,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 94,644 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 94,644 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 83,683 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 73,231 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 55,121 miles

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

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 YUR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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