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CN52 TXZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,723 mi
Last recorded96,723 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,723 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))

all flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2018 96,658 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (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))

all flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2017 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas weep from pipes into rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front box blowing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pas weep from pipes into rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 90,007 miles

Centre exhaust box has slight blow

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint anti-roll bar link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2016 90,007 miles

Centre exhaust box has slight blow

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint anti-roll bar link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,262 miles

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 78,110 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 65,404 miles

front wipers worn

rear shock absorber bushes have slight age related cracks

Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,282 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 36,559 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

nsr osr tyres sidewalls cracking/perishing due to age

Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,559 miles

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

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

nsr osr tyres sidewalls cracking/perishing due to age

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,500 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 TXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXZ, 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 TXZ registered?

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

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