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BG52 YED

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,032 mi
Last recorded111,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 YED
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 111,032 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides, Sides repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 96,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 92,903 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill along its' entirety. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill along its' entirety. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 88,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,953 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard type (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard type (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,776 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 77,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre close to wear bars

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,437 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on edges.

o/s rear wheel arch liner is touching on wheel.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,542 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 67,542 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,560 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 59,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre is perished.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,873 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 44,908 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 44,908 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 YED is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YED, 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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BG52 YED is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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