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BN52 VNV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

218,225 mi
Last recorded218,225 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 218,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 212,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 208,323 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 208,323 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 203,473 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 203,261 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 197,983 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 197,874 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 183,860 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 183,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 169,762 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F outer sill corroded

O/S/F outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 169,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F outer sill corroded

O/S/F outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 156,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 133,290 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 133,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,852 miles

rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Fail 2 Sep 2009 84,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,580 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2006 25,791 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 VNV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN52 VNV registered?

BN52 VNV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VNV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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