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BG52 MWY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 114,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 108,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,351 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 99,805 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,100 miles

Rear both seals slightly corroded inner

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 95,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edger (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both seals slightly corroded inner

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,248 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 88,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,722 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,268 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,096 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,096 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,806 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 21,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,694 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 9,256 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 MWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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