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CN52 OTT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,269 mi
Last recorded83,269 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN52 OTT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 83,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,954 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,066 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil level overfull

Slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 72,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,593 miles

Both wing repeater flashers loosing colour

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,593 miles

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

Both wing repeater flashers loosing colour

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,223 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 65,492 miles

Both wing repeater flashers loosing colour

Offside rear seat belt edge fluffing slightly

Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,492 miles

Both wing repeater flashers loosing colour

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

Offside rear seat belt edge fluffing slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link lower ball

Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link lower ball

Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,510 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 59,510 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,449 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,632 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 OTT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OTT, 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 OTT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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