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BN52 NPZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,427 mi
Last recorded149,427 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 149,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 137,460 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 125,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 125,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 115,946 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 109,144 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 109,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 92,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 83,057 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 59,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 32,210 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 29,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edge to limit spare tyre flat

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 NPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BN52 NPZ, 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 BN52 NPZ registered?

BN52 NPZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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