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BX52 YMO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 YMO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,271 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,196 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,682 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,007 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,980 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 55,980 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,448 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,974 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 29,191 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 YMO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

BX52 YMO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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