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BG52 SVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,467 mi
Last recorded121,467 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 111,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,063 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 109,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 97,675 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,350 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,089 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 83,089 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,544 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 55,003 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 55,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,092 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 37,698 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 SVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVU, 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 SVU registered?

BG52 SVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is BG52 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 SVU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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