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BG52 SVO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,072 mi
Last recorded99,072 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,147 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,111 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 84,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,767 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 68,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,292 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 63,356 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,416 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 46,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,956 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 20,352 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 SVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

BG52 SVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is BG52 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 SVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG52 SVO have outstanding finance?

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