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BV52 CXN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,593 mi
Last recorded58,593 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CXN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 58,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,140 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 56,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 55,110 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 55,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the cat its weld broken (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,859 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 53,859 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust is corroded but not blowing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,307 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,932 miles

front brake discs poor inner

nearside floor pan damaged

various body damage

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,702 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 48,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 44,889 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,220 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,368 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 36,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,769 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 CXN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXN, 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 CXN registered?

BV52 CXN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BV52 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 CXN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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