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BW52 OTX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,390 mi
Last recorded46,390 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,390 miles

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated-Rear P-bushes

Middle to rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 13 Nov 2009 46,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated-Rear P-bushes

Middle to rear exhaust joint loose

Pass 13 Nov 2008 43,157 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,976 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,835 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are starting to split.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 25,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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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BW52 OTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW52 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW52 OTX?

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What year was BW52 OTX registered?

BW52 OTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is BW52 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW52 OTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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