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BG52 UNJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,737 mi
Last recorded136,737 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 UNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 136,737 miles

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))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 136,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed 185/65r15 88h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 128,259 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on the legal limit 185/65r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on the legal limit 185/65r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,757 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 117,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,820 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 98,820 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2013 85,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,913 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,742 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,003 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 23,258 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 UNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

BG52 UNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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