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GN52 BWH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,190 mi
Last recorded60,190 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,946 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 59,944 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,705 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 58,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 58,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nearside rear indicator bulb faded.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,857 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,778 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 54,775 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)

advise both front tyres perishing

advise both front wipers smeary in operation

advise front brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 51,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,477 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,930 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,318 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 BWH 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 70.6%.

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 BWH, 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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GN52 BWH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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