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BX52 OOV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,892 mi
Last recorded155,892 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 OOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 155,892 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 155,892 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 145,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 142,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

arb links slight wear

Pass 9 Mar 2012 138,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 134,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 129,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 129,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 123,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 117,832 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 110,870 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 105,065 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 105,065 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front fog lamp inop

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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BX52 OOV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX52 OOV, 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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What year was BX52 OOV registered?

BX52 OOV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BX52 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX52 OOV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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