MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just meets criteria. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded - Just outside of prescribed area for seat belt mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just meets criteria. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Slightly loose. (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded - Just outside of prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just meets criteria. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded - Just outside of prescribed area for seat belt mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam pattern just meets criteria. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure Slightly loose. (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded - Just outside of prescribed area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sill coroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
outer sill coroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gearbox has a slight leak of oil
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Gearbox has a slight leak of oil
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre warn on outer edge
n/s/f tyre warn on outer edge
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil dip stick broke
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil dip stick broke
rear wiper blade split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise n/s rear tyre
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CN52 OSL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 OSL, 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 OSL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.
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