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CE52 XLJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,996 mi
Last recorded119,996 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 XLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 119,996 miles

slight front brake inbalance

park brake sticking slightly o/s/r

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Fail 6 May 2016 119,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

park brake sticking slightly o/s/r

slight front brake inbalance

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 7 May 2015 107,416 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,275 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,692 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn/split

oil leak from gearbox area

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,762 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 81,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 75,974 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,247 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 62,167 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,752 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror taped on

o/s/r brake noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,332 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 31,240 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f door mirror damaged

slight inbalance front brakes

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 XLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

CE52 XLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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