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BG52 PSY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,834 mi
Last recorded92,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 PSY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,834 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 92,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,727 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 78,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 78,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,170 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 68,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,223 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

power steering pump noise

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,896 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 43,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front & rear brake pads seem low, recommend inspection.

Offside front tyre on limit 1.6mm, worn uneven, recommend replace & check alignment.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 31,308 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 PSY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

BG52 PSY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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