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GN52 BXG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,284 mi
Last recorded172,284 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 172,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 172,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 160,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 145,115 miles

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

both front shocks weak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 126,920 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 126,920 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,592 miles

front brake discs/pads worn

front reg plate damaged

both front tyres worn on edges(n/s/f very worn on outer edge)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,427 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front number plate damaged

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Fail 21 Oct 2010 94,427 miles

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

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

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

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

front number plate damaged

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,469 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,091 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked/perished/worn

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,668 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,693 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 BXG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BXG, 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 BXG registered?

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

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The MOT history for GN52 BXG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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