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CN52 GKV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,005 mi
Last recorded124,005 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 GKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,005 miles

Outer sills corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Outer sills corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 120,362 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 120,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 115,436 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front heat shield not secure

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2018 115,435 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front heat shield not secure

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,547 miles

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake bleed nipple slightly bent

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both sides} (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake bleed nipple slightly bent

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (both sides} (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,482 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2016 106,479 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/sa rear (3.7.B.6a)

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 100,214 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edge and o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,210 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s rear (3.7.B.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on inner edge and o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,815 miles

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

heavy corrossion on front brake discs inner faces and should be replaced

Fail 14 Oct 2014 95,810 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

heavy corrossion on front brake discs inner faces and should be replaced

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,639 miles

corrossion on front brake discs

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Oct 2013 91,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrossion on front brake discs

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 80,815 miles

corrossion on front brake discs

slight crack in centre of front screen

Fail 22 Oct 2012 80,810 miles

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

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

corrossion on front brake discs

slight crack in centre of front screen

Pass 22 Oct 2011 74,441 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,946 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,799 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades short and split

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,977 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,939 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2005 40,889 miles

stone chip in centre of screen

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 GKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GKV, 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 GKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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