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BG52 PVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 122,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (both sides) (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (both sides) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 111,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 111,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 103,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 102,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wiper blade slightly split

brake light switch fault

engine and wheel covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,666 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,751 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2014 64,161 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyres craking up (inner)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 39,005 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,838 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 28,373 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,550 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 18,100 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 PVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE registered?

BG52 PVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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