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BV52 CXT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

135,569 mi
Last recorded135,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 CXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,569 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 135,561 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 127,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 116,081 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 116,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,107 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 98,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 98,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,343 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,087 miles

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

Oil leak

osf and nsf outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

vehilcle has lower suspension arms of different design

Fail 31 Jan 2012 81,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

osf and nsf outer sills corroded outside prescribed area

vehilcle has lower suspension arms of different design

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,798 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 63,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on edges

power steering fluid level low

power steering rack wet with fluid (possible leak)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,601 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 49,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 45,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,025 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 34,025 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CXT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 BV52 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

BV52 CXT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BV52 CXT 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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