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BG52 XNU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,997 mi
Last recorded170,997 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 170,997 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe into flexi corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f cill corroded but not closer than 30cm from a prescribed mounting point

Fail 26 Oct 2020 170,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe into flexi corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/f cill corroded but not closer than 30cm from a prescribed mounting point

Pass 16 Oct 2019 162,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box started to corrod (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box started to corrod (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 162,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box started to corrod (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box started to corrod (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 152,835 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 152,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 138,016 miles

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

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 26 Oct 2016 123,686 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 123,562 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake pipe slight rusting has been greased

Fail 26 Sep 2014 103,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both frobt brake dics worn and o/s/f inner face poor condition

exhaust rear box and middle section blowing will need clamps as well

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,538 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge 185/65/15 88h riken

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,852 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,945 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,945 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,885 miles

front exhaust (CAT) shows extensive corossion and just starting to blow

Pass 28 Dec 2007 35,030 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 35,030 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,045 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,563 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 XNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

BG52 XNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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