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BG52 EVV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,063 mi
Last recorded106,063 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,063 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 106,063 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 96,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil dipstick broken

Fail 31 Oct 2013 96,202 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil dipstick broken

Pass 8 Oct 2012 84,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 84,691 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,175 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cover under engine

front discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,740 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 59,198 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 51,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,220 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 25,701 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 EVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EVV, 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 BG52 EVV registered?

BG52 EVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is BG52 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 EVV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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