MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body component insecure outer sill on the nsf rusted , where previously weld ded too (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear reg plate lamps defective not working / hanging loose too (4.7.2 (a))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NSF track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads appear to be worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes have developed rust / rusting (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres accepted to min test std / inner shoulders worn , just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres worn on outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN52 NSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?
BN52 NSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.
Is BN52 NSV safe to buy?
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