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BN52 NPY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,890 mi
Last recorded83,890 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,890 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 80,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 75,521 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 71,075 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 62,902 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 53,285 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,224 miles

hand brake req adjusting

side wall slightly damaged on both n/s/tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2006 41,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

hand brake req adjusting

side wall slightly damaged on both n/s/tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2005 29,732 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 NPY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 NPY?

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What year was BN52 NPY registered?

BN52 NPY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NPY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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