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CN52 CZU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,228 mi
Last recorded150,228 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 CZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 150,228 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 150,226 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 139,883 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 139,883 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 127,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f door window glass dropped down inside door when opened to view access onto mot ramp

Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,273 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 116,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 90,234 miles

air bag light on

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,908 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyer pressure low

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,908 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyer pressure low

Fail 25 May 2006 55,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 55,085 miles

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

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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CN52 CZU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CN52 CZU, 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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CN52 CZU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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