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CN52 TWZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 116,155 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 116,155 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 113,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 113,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 107,556 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,506 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 90,594 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

rear box lose

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,697 miles

child seats fitter to rear and n/s/f unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack on side walls but no cords showing

Fail 5 Mar 2013 83,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitter to rear and n/s/f unable to carry out full inspection of adult belts

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the side wall but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack on side walls but no cords showing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 78,665 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 78,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine noise poss.water pump

wipers split on ends

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,741 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,839 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front wheel arch cover insecure

wear to front discs

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 55,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,950 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 TWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

CN52 TWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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