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CJ52 CAF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,197 mi
Last recorded83,197 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ52 CAF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,197 miles

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

rearview mirror missing

spare tyre missing

Fail 16 Oct 2012 83,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rearview mirror missing

spare tyre missing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,923 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,160 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,111 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 38,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,562 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 34,512 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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CJ52 CAF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CJ52 CAF, 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 CJ52 CAF registered?

CJ52 CAF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for CJ52 CAF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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