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CN52 EFZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,735 mi
Last recorded132,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 EFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,735 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 132,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,192 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 120,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 111,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front outer sill section shows weakness.

near side rear tyre perished.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front door mirror unit appears to be secured by tape.

Fail 19 May 2015 111,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

near side front headlamp dip beam image weak.

near side front outer sill section shows weakness.

near side rear tyre perished.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

off side front door mirror unit appears to be secured by tape.

Pass 20 May 2014 103,663 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

near side front headlamp dip-beam image/aim weak.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge and is perished.

off side front door mirror unit secured by tape.

off side front outer sill is corroded/holed.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished.

Fail 20 May 2014 103,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

near side front headlamp dip-beam image/aim weak.

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge and is perished.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front door mirror unit secured by tape.

off side front outer sill is corroded/holed.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear and is perished.

Pass 21 May 2013 92,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off side front outer sill corroded/holed.

Fail 21 May 2013 92,441 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust holed and leaking gas.

off side front headlamp aim just within tolerance.

off side front outer sill corroded/holed.

rear upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 21 May 2012 82,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,714 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 72,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,423 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,425 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,493 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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CN52 EFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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