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BN52 KFR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,504 mi
Last recorded134,504 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 KFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 134,504 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,040 miles

Offside Front tyre excessively worn on edges

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 133,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre excessively worn on edges

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 130,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 130,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

coolant leak

exhaust centre pipe corroded & slight blow

spare wheel missing & carrier secured with tie tags

Fail 14 May 2018 130,538 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

coolant leak

exhaust centre pipe corroded & slight blow

spare wheel missing & carrier secured with tie tags

Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,594 miles

Offside Rear outer sill damaged

both front tyre's wearing on the edges

Fail 15 Jun 2017 129,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre's wearing on the edges

Pass 18 Jun 2016 128,896 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 128,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 127,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 126,842 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 126,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,162 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inside tread pattern

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 117,162 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are wearing on inside tread pattern

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,610 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded around clamp joint

Fail 15 Sep 2011 107,777 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,094 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 99,342 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 86,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,063 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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BN52 KFR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN52 KFR, 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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BN52 KFR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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