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BV52 BVT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,219 mi
Last recorded63,219 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,219 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 62,757 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 62,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 62,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 61,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,190 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 62,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 58,835 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 57,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 57,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,778 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2008 52,524 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 52,524 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,416 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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BV52 BVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV52 BVT, 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 BV52 BVT registered?

BV52 BVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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