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BG52 OWX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,325 mi
Last recorded151,325 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 OWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 151,325 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm, inner rear bush worn

wipers smear slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2017 151,325 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner wing (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm, inner rear bush worn

wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2016 141,767 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 141,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 132,779 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not seriously effecting load bearing areas

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2015 132,779 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded but not seriously effecting load bearing areas

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2014 122,141 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 112,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 102,273 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 92,849 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,849 miles

oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 82,179 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 82,179 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,684 miles

N/S Wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 52,946 miles

o/s wiper starting to split

rear wiper split

Fail 16 Nov 2006 42,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 42,293 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,434 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 32,434 miles

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

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

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 OWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

BG52 OWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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