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CN52 GHG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 146,221 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMAGE/TEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT WEBBING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (OFFSIDE INNER JOINT

Fail 4 Jan 2016 146,183 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion NEARSIDE FRONT WING (6.1.C.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING OFF ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

SLIGHT DAMAGE/TEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT WEBBING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK (OFFSIDE INNER JOINT)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 136,766 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 30 Dec 2014 136,766 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pads not visualy checked

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 8 May 2014 130,902 miles

both n/s tyres worn off on outer edges, very close to minimum legal requirements & possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced

n/s/f wing corroding on wheelarch - advise attention

n/s/r seat belt webbing has a cut/damage approx 10mm in length but is not significantly weakened

rear wiper blade ex deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2014 130,902 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both n/s tyres worn off on outer edges, very close to minimum legal requirements & possibly close to ply/cords - advise to be replaced

n/s/f wing corroding on wheelarch - advise attention

n/s/r seat belt webbing has a cut/damage approx 10mm in length but is not significantly weakened

rear wiper blade ex deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 120,404 miles

all wiper blades starting to split

nearsde front wing rusting

nearsde sill rusting

nearside rear tyre as nail in tread

Fail 8 May 2013 120,400 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all wiper blades starting to split

nearsde front wing rusting

nearsde sill rusting

nearside rear tyre as nail in tread

Pass 1 May 2012 108,625 miles

brake pads not visualy checked poss low

brake pipes starting to rust

front brake discs wearing

oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 1 May 2012 108,625 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads not visualy checked poss low

brake pipes starting to rust

front brake discs wearing

oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 4 May 2011 94,437 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 94,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake discs starting to wear

brake pads not checked

indicators starting to show white light

offside rear tyre worn to tread bars

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearsde anti roll bar link

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,438 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 70,438 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,447 miles

front brake discs worn possibly to minimum thickness - require replacing

o/s/r indicator starting to show white light

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,776 miles

spare tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

spare tyre worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,363 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 GHG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 GHG, 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 CN52 GHG registered?

CN52 GHG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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