2002 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · MV52 BVU
2002 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 126,218 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV52 BVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/04/2024
- 126,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV52 BVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Citroen Xsara (MV52 BVU) between September 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
MV52 BVU Mileage History
- 08/09/2022123,753 mi
- 15/09/2022123,760 mi+7 mi
- 06/09/2023125,438 mi+1,678 mi
- 04/04/2024126,218 mi+780 mi
Average of roughly 1,568 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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