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BN52 XCB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,606 mi
Last recorded75,606 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XCB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 75,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 73,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 73,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,424 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service light on

Fail 10 Dec 2018 68,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust middle pipe has a hole near back-box connection (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,784 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 63,784 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front and back (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

rear box slight blow

service light on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,155 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear exhaust joint condition

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,150 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,981 miles

high level stop light inoprative and lenz broken

Pass 23 Dec 2011 39,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop light inoprative

Fail 22 Dec 2011 39,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,194 miles

stoplight in tailgate smashed

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,265 miles

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

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

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

nearside front accident damage to the bumper

Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,094 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,914 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 28,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 26,559 miles

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 21 Dec 2005 23,923 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 XCB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XCB, 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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BN52 XCB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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