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CE52 XLC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,469 mi
Last recorded79,469 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XLC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,469 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear. unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,997 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,997 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2011 58,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,506 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,291 miles

rear tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,083 miles

no plate light cover missing but not showing a white light to the rear

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,045 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 33,045 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 29,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 20,368 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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CE52 XLC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,868cc 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 CE52 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

CE52 XLC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is CE52 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 XLC 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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