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BG52 SVR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,522 mi
Last recorded91,522 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 91,522 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Fail 26 Aug 2016 91,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,925 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,924 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 80,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 80,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,619 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

of side rear tyre side wall deteratoin

Fail 27 Jul 2012 71,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

of side rear tyre side wall deteratoin

Fail 29 Jul 2011 66,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,500 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,025 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s mirror loose on mounting

Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,025 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s mirror loose on mounting

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,894 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 51,479 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 45,305 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 45,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

steering rack adjusted to much to one side.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 36,785 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)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 27,388 miles

both front tyres aare wearing on the inner and outer egdes.

n/s/front tyre has a small cut in the outerside wall not deep enough to reach the ply.

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 SVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

BG52 SVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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