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BG52 EXB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,016 mi
Last recorded113,016 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 EXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,016 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 113,016 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 110,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 98,041 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 92,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filer cap not secure (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,963 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 85,485 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 85,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,312 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,433 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 34,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 33,469 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,037 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,710 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 EXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

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

Is BG52 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 EXB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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