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BU52 ZHZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,518 mi
Last recorded158,518 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 158,518 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 151,040 miles

front tyre edges are wearing

nearside rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

play in offside and nearside steering rack inner joints

spare wheel missing

windscreen chipped

wipers are noisey

Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,432 miles

front brake discs are worn

front coil springs corroded

high level stop has lamp bulbs inoperative

slight play in inner steering rack joints

slight play in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar mount bushes

spare wheel is missing

Fail 18 Oct 2013 142,429 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

front coil springs corroded

high level stop has lamp bulbs inoperative

slight play in inner steering rack joints

slight play in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar mount bushes

spare wheel is missing

Pass 12 Nov 2012 134,579 miles

nearside rear indicator is pale

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inside edge

rear tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

slight leak at rear exhaust joint

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 14 Nov 2011 129,680 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 129,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 124,897 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 116,282 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 109,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,036 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 94,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 78,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 64,273 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 ZHZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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