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BN52 NTC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,122 mi
Last recorded124,122 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 124,122 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 124,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 110,814 miles

Airbag Light Illuminated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 110,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Airbag Light Illuminated

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Nov 2010 93,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 93,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,824 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 NTC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NTC, 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 NTC registered?

BN52 NTC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BN52 NTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NTC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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