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BG52 MXX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,551 mi
Last recorded157,551 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 MXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 157,551 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 153,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 150,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 146,819 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 142,036 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 142,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 138,760 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 133,760 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 125,834 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 125,834 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,716 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,335 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,335 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 104,763 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 104,763 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 90,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 79,584 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 67,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 24,181 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 MXX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

BG52 MXX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is BG52 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 MXX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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