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BN52 RYY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,821 mi
Last recorded73,821 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 RYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,821 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,005 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 61,126 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 61,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,678 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm inner rear bushes cracking

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,359 miles

front discs worn

front pads wearing thin

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

both front tyres on 2mm

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2007 44,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 44,411 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,389 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 RYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

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

Is BN52 RYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 RYY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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