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BX52 UVH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,698 mi
Last recorded167,698 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 UVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 167,698 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 152,738 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 134,760 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 134,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 92,245 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 87,212 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions slightly smokey

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 12 May 2011 73,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,731 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

o/s/f seat height cannot be locked in position

Fail 22 Jun 2010 61,731 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

o/s/f seat height cannot be locked in position

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,719 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,185 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,647 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BX52 UVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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