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BN52 VNE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,400 mi
Last recorded73,400 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,400 miles

both front wipers

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front n/s & o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 64,668 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s & o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,747 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,073 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 45,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,788 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 38,296 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 34,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,939 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,460 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,586 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 VNE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc 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 VNE, 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 VNE registered?

BN52 VNE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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