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BU52 ZHX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,130 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 105,130 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,088 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

child seat fitted in rear and unable to check

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion os outer sill------both outer sills damaged ------can't check oil dip stick broken-----clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Dec 2014 64,994 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion os outer sill------both outer sills damaged ------can't check oil dip stick broken-----clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Dec 2013 57,124 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2012 51,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front discs rusty x2

Pass 10 Dec 2011 46,212 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs rusty x2

slight damage to o/s/rear lower sill

Fail 10 Dec 2011 46,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs rusty x2

slight damage to o/s/rear lower sill

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,005 miles

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

damage to both rear outer sills

Pass 23 Dec 2009 32,921 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 32,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2008 25,682 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 21,211 miles

Offside mirror broken

Offside rear tyre starting to split on sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2007 21,211 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside mirror broken

Offside rear tyre starting to split on sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,682 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall badly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2005 10,399 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 10,399 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 9,508 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 ZHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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