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BX52 UPT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,466 mi
Last recorded116,466 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 UPT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear mounting broken

near side front tyre valve cracked and perished

rear seats and seat belts removed

spare tyre deflated

Fail 25 Jan 2017 116,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear mounting broken

near side front tyre valve cracked and perished

rear seats and seat belts removed

spare tyre deflated

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,295 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 108,289 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 103,381 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 4 Feb 2015 103,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

only one rear seat fitted at time of test.

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,871 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,871 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,822 miles

slight wear on front discpads

Pass 14 Feb 2011 72,852 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 72,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,950 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 61,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 60,863 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,180 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 36,472 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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BX52 UPT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UPT, 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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BX52 UPT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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