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CE52 TWU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,225 mi
Last recorded65,225 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 TWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,225 miles

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,239 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,239 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 51,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front anti roll bar gaiter split.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 51,189 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter split.

offside front anti roll bar gaiter split.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,786 miles

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar link gaiters split.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,410 miles

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

Nearside and offside front anti roll bar gaiters split.

Small cut noted in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,128 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,439 miles

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre

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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CE52 TWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CE52 TWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE52 TWU registered?

CE52 TWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 October 2002.

Is CE52 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 TWU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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