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BN52 RYK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RYK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,193 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 111,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to inspect fully (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil around engine

Fail 2 Apr 2016 111,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to inspect fully (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil around engine

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,004 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/pads low

Pass 15 Mar 2014 102,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 98,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,282 miles

front brake discs worn

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

windscreen small chip

Pass 15 Mar 2011 83,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 83,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 75,756 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,916 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,021 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,879 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,236 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 RYK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYK, 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 RYK registered?

BN52 RYK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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