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BD52 VCP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 VCP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016
Pass 21 Jan 2015 137,873 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 126,613 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to smear

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Dec 2013 126,613 miles

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

both wiper blades starting to smear

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Dec 2012 113,229 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,677 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 100,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s foront brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,740 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 49,114 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 49,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 38,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BD52 VCP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD52 VCP, 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 BD52 VCP registered?

BD52 VCP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 December 2002.

Is BD52 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 VCP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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