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CE52 XJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,625 mi
Last recorded153,625 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 153,625 miles

3/ slight exhaust blow at center

4/ screw in o/s rear tyre

5/ n/s rear door bottom becoming corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 136,524 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2017 136,319 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at center/cat joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 126,419 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 126,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,573 miles

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

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

slight leak on exhaust joint

Pass 20 Sep 2014 107,317 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2013 97,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 89,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,748 miles

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

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

radiator slight leak

track needs checking

Pass 18 Sep 2010 68,123 miles

slight leek from pas pump

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,199 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,214 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,391 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 44,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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 XJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE52 XJU, 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 CE52 XJU registered?

CE52 XJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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