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BX52 YMH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,207 mi
Last recorded146,207 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 146,207 miles

Front coil springs very close to inner flitches

Nearside no. plate light lense missing

Nearside steering rack has some dampness

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb not working (1.2.1b)

door mirrors taped on

Fail 25 Aug 2017 146,205 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp insecure lamp unit insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Front coil springs very close to inner flitches

Nearside Rear tyre underinflated

Nearside no. plate light lense missing

Nearside steering rack has some dampness

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% one bulb not working (1.2.1b)

door mirrors taped on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,633 miles

Centre exhaust joint loose and slight blow

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside no plate light lense missing

both door mirrors damaged and been secured with tape

Fail 8 Sep 2016 141,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre exhaust joint loose and slight blow

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside no plate light lense missing

both door mirrors damaged and been secured with tape

Pass 25 Aug 2015 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 135,325 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,342 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

middle rear seat missing at time of test.

o/s and n/s door mirrors appear to be held on to brackets with tape.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 129,342 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

middle rear seat missing at time of test.

o/s and n/s door mirrors appear to be held on to brackets with tape.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 121,424 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

c.a.t noisey

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,825 miles

engine/underside covers fitted

osr tyre worn inner edge poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,502 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,827 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,075 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 56,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,163 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 YMH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMH, 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 YMH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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