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GN52 BVG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,306 mi
Last recorded163,306 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 163,306 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc inner face badly corroded

Offside Front brake disc inner face badly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 156,090 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 156,090 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 150,187 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,474 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 104,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 78,111 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 70,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,841 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,831 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,831 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,511 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,332 miles

emmissions close to limit

smoke level close to limit

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 BVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN52 BVG, 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 GN52 BVG registered?

GN52 BVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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