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CN52 EHO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

158,724 mi
Last recorded158,724 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 158,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 158,662 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 156,766 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 17 May 2019 156,765 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 May 2018 155,144 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 155,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 149,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 2 May 2017 149,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,286 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 140,203 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,203 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 130,369 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 130,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 119,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 119,914 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 119,900 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Bad coolant leak bleed screw missing

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil cap missing

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Airbag light on

Front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2011 110,470 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 99,037 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 99,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 90,297 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 90,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 78,721 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 78,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 65,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,427 miles

Rear 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 EHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EHO, 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 EHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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