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BX52 UVR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,626 mi
Last recorded88,626 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 UVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 88,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,246 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 82,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,960 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,004 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2013 68,500 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,299 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,144 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,588 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 51,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 39,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 27,942 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre not to cords

Fail 4 Dec 2006 19,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,526 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 19,511 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 19,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,206 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 UVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

BX52 UVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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