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CN52 OSL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

205,965 mi
Last recorded205,965 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 OSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 205,965 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 205,885 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 202,702 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 202,702 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 199,831 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 199,831 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 197,278 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 197,277 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 195,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 192,903 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 189,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 186,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 182,126 miles

outer sill coroded

Fail 28 Jun 2016 182,125 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 178,044 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 178,044 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 112,621 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 112,608 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 102,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 102,385 miles

n/s/f tyre warn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,621 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,605 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 89,476 miles

oil dip stick broke

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jul 2011 89,476 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 86,991 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,991 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 74,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 59,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 44,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,194 miles

advise n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,965 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 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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