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GN52 BVF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,589 mi
Last recorded172,589 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 172,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 172,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 148,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly marked

rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2013 147,373 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly marked

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,912 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,625 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,784 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,291 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front os and ns brake disks worn

front os and ns brake pads wearing low

slight play in osf drop link

Fail 1 Sep 2008 65,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine cover insecure

front os and ns brake disks worn

front os and ns brake pads wearing low

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 13 Aug 2007 55,477 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 42,101 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 42,101 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,534 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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GN52 BVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GN52 BVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN52 BVF registered?

GN52 BVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is GN52 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 BVF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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