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BG52 BFO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,466 mi
Last recorded100,466 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,466 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 100,466 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement P bush worn (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn & pads low (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,310 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 13 Jun 2016 84,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 20 May 2015 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 76,422 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 69,032 miles

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 4 Jun 2013 61,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,893 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 53,893 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,832 miles

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

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

front brake disc's slightly scored

Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,049 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 14,317 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 BFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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