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BG52 SVT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 120,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 116,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour almost white (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack ,or pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective fully deflated ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 116,304 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 107,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,934 miles

Front brake discs and brake pads wearing thin and surface rust on brake hoses ferrules

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,934 miles

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

Front brake discs and brake pads wearing thin and surface rust on brake hoses ferrules

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides and side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 69,462 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 60,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 51,445 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 51,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,334 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,198 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 15,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 14,313 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 SVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SVT, 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 SVT registered?

BG52 SVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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