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BD52 CWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,208 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 95,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components undewr side

Fail 22 May 2017 95,193 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rears (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

under cover tray fitted obscuring some components undewr side

Pass 27 May 2016 88,128 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake pipes greased front to rear

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some coponents

Fail 26 May 2016 88,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

all brake pipes greased front to rear

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some coponents

Pass 5 Jun 2015 78,884 miles

bonett has damage

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonett has damage

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

o/s f wiper samering

Fail 7 Jun 2014 57,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

o/s f wiper samering

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front number plate cracked...

ns outer sill panel damaged,,,

osf tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

rear wiper blade torn

slight run out on osr tyre...

slight tear nsf wiper but does clear windscreen ok

Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front number plate cracked...

ns outer sill panel damaged,,,

osf tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

rear wiper blade torn

slight run out on osr tyre...

slight tear nsf wiper but does clear windscreen ok

Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s outer sill panel...

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to n/s outer sill panel...

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,552 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre very worn edges

n/s/r tyre very worn outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,520 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,832 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,169 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 26,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 22,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2005 17,528 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 17,522 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BD52 CWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BD52 CWE, 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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BD52 CWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2002.

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