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BN52 VOD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,604 mi
Last recorded105,604 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,604 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 105,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,452 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp

Fail 3 Sep 2012 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust clamp

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,025 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn down to treadwear indicators

offside front tyre worn down to tread wear indicators

offside/nearside front brake discs deteriated on inner contact faces

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,837 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

air con pipe ferrul exsesivly corroded

o/s/f brake disk pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,837 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

air con pipe ferrul exsesivly corroded

o/s/f brake disk pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 71,239 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,563 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,490 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 VOD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc 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 VOD, 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 VOD registered?

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

Is BN52 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 VOD 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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