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BG52 BCO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,544 mi
Last recorded93,544 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 93,544 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,527 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm and worn outer edge

both front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm and worn outer edge

both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,716 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 78,704 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,567 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 76,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,915 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 71,904 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,065 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 65,689 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 May 2009 61,552 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,666 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 43,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 28,753 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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BG52 BCO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG52 BCO, 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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BG52 BCO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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